ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update, Feb. 7, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-02-S-037
For Immediate Release
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KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 7, 2011) – Afghan National Security and International Security Assistance Forces targeted a Haqqani network leader, detaining several suspected insurgents during a security operation in Sabari district, Khost province yesterday.
The leader operates out of Sabari district where he coordinates and conducts improvised explosive device attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He teaches other Haqqani network insurgents new tactics for house-born IED attacks against Afghan and coalition forces.
 Security forces followed leads to a targeted building where Afghan forces called for all occupants to exit peacefully before conducting a search. The suspected insurgents were detained based on initial questioning at the scene.