Haqqani, Taliban Leadership Targeted During Several Operations
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-11-S-330 For Immediate Release Download PDF    KABUL, Afghanistan (Nov. 26, 2010) — Afghan and coalition forces detained more than 10 suspected insurgents during three security operations since yesterday. 

A joint security force in Paktiya province detained several suspected insurgents while targeting a Haqqani Network facilitator operating in the Khost-Gardez pass.  Many of the facilitator’s associates were killed during a security operation late last month, which resulted in at least five Haqqani Network leaders killed.  Intelligence tips led the security force to a compound southwest of Hokumati Waze in Zadran district to search for the facilitator, who moves materials and operational information in and out of the Khost-Gardez pass. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully before the joint security force cleared and secured the compound.  After initial questioning at the scene, the security force detained the suspected insurgents. The assault force also discovered several automatic weapons and a large quantity of sniper and automatic weapon ammunition at the scene.  The security forces did not fire their weapons during these operations and the women and children remained safe and protected throughout the searches.