ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update June 20, 2011


ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan
2011-06-S-067
For Immediate Release 

KABUL, Afghanistan (June 20, 2011)
In Paktika province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force detained several suspected insurgents and destroyed roadside bomb making materials during a security operation in Mota Khan district, Paktika province, yesterday. The force was conducting a search targeting a Haqqani network leader who conducts, coordinates and directs roadside bomb attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. During the search, they discovered the individuals hiding 661 pounds (300 kilograms) of ammonium nitrate and several grenades. 

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