ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update April 18, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan  2011-04-S-052 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (April 18, 2011) Also in Khost province, a combined Afghan and coalition force captured a Hezb-E Islami Gulbuddin facilitator while targeting another Hezb-E Islami Gulbuddin leader during a security operation in Bak district, yesterday. The targeted leader conducts ambushes and roadside bomb attacks against Afghan National Army and coalition forces.  Based on multiple intelligence reports and tips from citizens, the security force targeted a compound that had suspected of insurgent activity. The security force secured and cleared the area and conducted interviews with local residents. After initial questioning, the security force identified and detained the facilitator. One other suspected insurgent was taken into custody for further questioning. There were no shots fired during the operation.