KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 10) – In Khost district, Khost province, an Afghan led and coalition supported security force captured a Haqqani Network leader during an operation today.
The leader operated a bomb-making cell in Mandozai district and planned attacks against coalition forces throughout the province. 
During the operation, the security force seized multiple AK-47 assault rifles, shotguns, a chest rack, ammunition and bomb-making materials. 
Several suspected insurgents were also detained for further questioning.