ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update May 17, 2011

ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-05-S-062 For Immediate Release                        KABUL, Afghanistan (May 17, 2011)  In Sabari district, Khost province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force detained several insurgents while searching for a Haqqani Network facilitator during a security operation, yesterday.   The facilitator is responsible for the purchase of weapons and explosive device materials. He is also responsible for emplacing IEDs for attacks targeting Afghan and coalition forces.    Intelligence reports led the combined security force to a compound in the district in search of the leader. The force isolated a building and called for all occupants to exit peacefully.  All residents complied, allowing the security force to ensure the safety of all women and children. The force interviewed residents about insurgent activity in the area and based on the information provided by the residents, several suspected insurgents were detained.