Haqqani Network Leader Captured in Khost Overnight
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-11-S-300
For Immediate Release
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KABUL, Afghanistan (Nov. 24) – 

A separate security force detained several suspected insurgents and discovered improvised explosive device material during an operation targeting a Haqqani senior leader in Sabari district. The targeted individual coordinates suicide attacks in the district as well as IED attacks against coalition forces operating in the area.
Intelligence reports led the security force to a compound in Now Den of Sabari district to search for the targeted individual. Afghan forces conducted a callout before the joint security force cleared the compound, finding multiple weapons, military uniforms and IED making material. After initial questioning at the scene, the security force detained the suspected insurgents.
The assault force ensured the safety of the women and children for the duration of the searches, which were conducted without shots fired.