ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update June 6, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2011-06-S-022
For Immediate Release

KABUL, Afghanistan (June 6, 2011)
A combined Afghan and coalition security force captured a Haqqani network facilitator and several suspected insurgents during an overnight security operation in Sabari district, Khost province, yesterday. The facilitator was responsible for emplacing and coordinating the use of explosives targeting the Afghan National Army.

The Afghan-led force was able to apprehend the facilitator after he identified himself during a security search of his compound. Additionally, while interviewing residents, the force was also able to identify several of the facilitator’s associates. All were detained for further questioning. During the search, the security force also confiscated two rifles before leaving the targeted area. The operation was conducted with no shots fired and no civilians harmed.
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