ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update June 2, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2011-06-S-005
For Immediate Release

KABUL, Afghanistan (June 2, 2011) 
In Khost province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force captured a Haqqani network facilitator and two of his associates during a security operation in Sabari district, yesterday. The facilitator is responsible for homemade bomb movements targeting Afghan and coalition forces.

The Afghan-led force commenced a search of the facilitator’s suspected compound in the district, after several reports indicated Haqqani activity in the area. Upon locating the compound, the force called for all occupants to exit peacefully. The security force then searched the compound, where they discovered and confiscated an AK-47 rifle with ammunition and a chest rack.

Following the search, an Afghan member of the security force interviewed residents regarding Haqqani activity in the area. During the interviews, the facilitator identified himself to the force, resulting in his detention. Additionally, the force was able to identify two other individuals with suspected ties to Haqqani activity. They were both detained for further questioning. No shots were fired during the operation.