ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update March 23, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-03-S-077 For Immediate Release   KABUL, Afghanistan (March 23, 2011) – Afghan and coalition security forces captured several Haqqani Network facilitators operating in Terayzai district, Khost province today.   The facilitators were responsible for facilitating weapons and improvised explosives devices targeting Afghan and coalition security forces. They were also responsible for coordinating attacks with senior Haqqani leaders.  The combined security force followed intelligence reports to different locations in the Sabari district to search for the facilitators.  Security forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the compounds peacefully before the clearing and securing the area. The security force secured the compounds and apprehended the Haqqani facilitators without incident along with several other suspected Haqqani operatives.  The two operations resulted in Haqqani facilitators and suspected operatives detained, and the destruction of two rifles along with a shotgun. The joint security force carried out the entire mission without incident and ensured the safety of all women and children.