Haqqani Commander Captured, IED Material Destroyed in Khost
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-09-CA-276 For Immediate Release Download PDF   KABUL, Afghanistan (Sept. 25) - Afghan and coalition security forces detained several insurgents in Khost province Friday, including a Haqqani commander linked to attacks against Afghan officials. The commander was also involved in ambushing a vehicle during last week's elections and stealing a ballot box.   The security force also discovered a significant cache of improvised explosive device material and military equipment at the scene.   Based on intelligence reports, the security force targeted a remote compound in Tanai district to search for the commander. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully and then the joint security force cleared and secured the compound. After initial questioning at the scene, the security force identified and detained the commander along with three of his associates.   The security force also discovered an automatic weapon, pistol, rocket-propelled grenade launcher, magazines and loose ammunition, along with three U.S. combat uniforms at the scene. These types of uniforms were recently used in attacks against a coalition force base.   Additionally, they discovered and destroyed improvised explosive device material, including 100 blasting caps, artillery rounds, a land mine, pressure plates and electrical circuitry.   The assault force did not fire their weapons and they protected the women and children for the duration of the search.