ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update April 12, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-04-S-036  For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (April 12, 2011)  Combined Afghan and coalition forces detained several Haqqani network facilitators and several suspected insurgents during security operations in Sabari district, Khost province, yesterday. The facilitators included an explosives instructor for the network, IED emplacer and Hezb-E Islami Gulbuddin leader.   The combined security forces targeted three compounds based on numerous intelligence reports of insurgent activity in the area. Security forces secured and cleared the targeted compounds while ensuring the safety of women and children.   At all three locations, security forces interviewed local residents before detaining the facilitators. Security forces also detained four suspected Haqqani insurgents for more questioning. Three AK-47s, a shotgun, a rifle, a pistol and IED materials were also discovered during the search. There were no shots fired at any of the locations.