ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update Feb. 18, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-02-S-128 For Immediate Release    KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 18) – Afghan and coalition forces detained a Haqqani Network leader along with several suspected insurgents during a security operation in Khost district, Khost province yesterday.   The leader operated in Khost province and Pakistan where he was responsible for providing guidance for future Haqqani Network operations as well as transporting weapons and supplies from Miram Shah, Pakistan, into various districts in Khost province for Haqqani Network fighters to use in 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 Haqqani Network leader and several suspected insurgents were detained based on initial questioning at the scene. Four AK-47s, a pistol, grenades, chest racks and ammunition were recovered by the security force.