ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update April 16, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-04-S-047 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (April 16, 2011) In Bak district, Khost province, Afghan and coalition forces captured a Haqqani network facilitator during a security operation yesterday.  The Haqqani facilitator is responsible for facilitating the emplacement of IEDs and coordinating direct attacks against Afghan National Army and coalition forces in the Sabari and Bak districts of Khost province.  The combined security force targeted a compound in the district based on numerous reports of insurgent activity in the area. After isolating the compound, Afghan forces called all occupants to exit the compound peacefully.  Once the safety and security of all women and children was established, the security force commenced its search. The facilitator was identified and detained as a result of interviews with local residents. One suspected insurgent was also detained for further questioning.  No shots were fired throughout the operation and no civilians were harmed.