Haqqani facilitator and one other detained in Khost
ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update Feb. 18, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-02-S-128 For Immediate Release    KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 18) In Khost province, Afghan and coalition forces detained a Haqqani Network facilitator along with one suspected insurgent during a security operation in Sabari district yesterday. The facilitator was responsible for IED attacks against Afghan National Army and coalition forces. He was skilled in the fabrication of IEDs and was in direct contact with Haqqani Network leaders in the province.   Security forces followed leads to a targeted building where Afghan forces called for all occupants to exit peacefully before conducting a search. The facilitator and one suspected insurgent were detained based on initial questioning at the scene.