name: Three detained in Khost
text: ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update March 18, 2011
  ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-03-S-060 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (March 18, 2011)  Afghan and coalition security forces captured a Haqqani network leader and detained two suspected insurgents during security operations in Bak district, Khost province, yesterday. The leader was responsible for the coordination of IED attacks. He managed the network and provided guidance to the other members. He was also responsible for facilitating the use of heavy machine guns and the movement of other weapons and ammunitions. Intelligence reports led the security force to the targeted compound where they called for all residents to exit the buildings peacefully before conducting a search. The leader and two suspected insurgents were detained at the scene after initial questioning.