name: Three detained in Paktika
text: ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update April 1, 2011
  ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-04-S-001 For Immediate Release KABUL, Afghanistan (April 1, 2011)  An Afghan and coalition force detained a Haqqani Network financier during a security operation in Orgun district, Paktika province, yesterday. The insurgent was the senior financier for the terrorist network with connections worldwide. He used his connections to financially support suicide bombers who target Afghan civilians and coalition forces.  He also maintained regular contact with Haqqani leaders in Pakistan and facilitated money transfers between them. Based on multiple intelligence sources and reports from citizens, the security force targeted a compound in the district. The forces isolated, secured and cleared the suspected compound and after initial questioning, they identified and detained the Haqqani financier. Two additional suspected insurgents were also detained for further questioning. Two AK-47s were also found on the premises. The security force ensured the safety of all women and children during the search. No civilians were harmed during the operation.
  
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  ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update April 4, 2011
  ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-04-S-009 For Immediate Release KABUL, Afghanistan (April 4, 2011)  Afghan and coalition forces confirmed the capture of a Haqqani facilitator during a security operation in Orgun district, Paktika province, April 1. The facilitator maintains direct contact with multiple Pakistan based Haqqani leaders to organize Haqqani network cells and plan attacks. He is also responsible for facilitating safe passage for Pakistan based insurgents into Afghanistan.