ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan
2011-07-S-029
For Immediate Release 

KABUL, Afghanistan (July 10, 2011) – An Afghan-led combined security force detained two Haqqani leaders and several suspected insurgents during an overnight search in Sabari district, Khost province, yesterday. 

The first Haqqani leader was responsible for coordinating indirect fire, roadside bomb, and direct fire attacks against the Afghan National Army. He also financed and supplied subordinate fighters. 

The second leader coordinated large scale and indirect fire attacks against the Afghan National Army. He also supplied subordinate fighters with weapons and supplies. 

The security force located the first leader using intelligence reports indicating his whereabouts. After arriving in Sabari district and interviewing local residents, the security force was led to the second leader’s location. Both men and several associates were detained for further questioning. 

While searching the area, the security force also discovered several grenades, AK-47 rifles, chest racks and armor-piercing ammunition.