Vehicle-borne IED Facilitator Captured Overnight
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-11-CA-175 For Immediate Release Download PDF   KABUL, Afghanistan (Nov. 14, 2010) – An Afghan and coalition security force captured a Haqqani Network facilitator directly involved in complex attacks throughout Khost province Saturday.   The facilitator specializes in obtaining vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices and weapons used in spectacular attacks by the Haqqani Network.   The security force followed intelligence tips to a compound north of Guldar in Sabari district to search for the facilitator. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the compound peacefully before the joint security force cleared and secured the area.  Initial questioning at the scene helped identify the facilitator, who was detained along with several of his associates.    The assault force conducted the operation with no shots fired and they ensured the safety of the women and children throughout the search.