Forces Target Insurgent Leadership Detain Suspected Insurgents
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-11-S-342 For Immediate Release Download PDF   KABUL, Afghanistan (Nov. 27) – Afghan and coalition forces detained more than 10 suspected insurgents during three operations in Afghanistan yesterday.   A separate security force detained numerous suspected insurgents during a search for a Haqqani Network senior leader responsible for the facilitation of improvised explosive device material, weapons and ammunition in Khost province.    During the search, the security force discovered IED instruction manuals hidden among Qurans.   The security force followed intelligence tips to a compound north of Tarji in Tanai district to search for the senior leader. After an Afghan-led call out the joint security force cleared the buildings, and in addition to the IED manuals, discovered multiple automatic weapons, military uniforms and a significant amount of ammunition. After initial questioning, the security force detained the suspected insurgents.   The joint security teams conducted the operations in the hours of darkness to minimize the risk to local citizens. No women or children were injured or detained during these operations.  The security forces conducted the operations without firing their weapons.