ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update April 19, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-04-S-054 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (April 19, 2011) – A combined Afghan and coalition force captured a Haqqani Network facilitator during a security operation in Bak district, Khost province, yesterday.  The facilitator was responsible for the acquisition and supply of weapons, ammunition and homemade bomb materials for attacks against coalition forces. Specifically, he was involved in supplying detonators and rocket propelled grenades for use in the production of homemade bombs.  Intelligence reports led the combined security force to search a compound in the district. The security force secured and cleared the area and conducted their search. While conducting the search, the force identified and detained the Haqqani facilitator, along with one individual with suspected links to the Haqqani network.  The security force ensured the safety of the women and children throughout the search and no shots were fired.