Haqqani Network Facilitator Captured in Khost Province Overnight
Haqqani Network Facilitator Captured in Khost Province Overnight
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-10-CA-002 For Immediate Release  Download PDF   KABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 1) - An Afghan and coalition security force captured a Haqqani Network facilitator, known to endanger the Afghan populace through his indiscriminate improvised explosive device attacks, Thursday in Khost province. He also provided support to Taliban insurgents operating in the area.   Intelligence tips led the security force to a compound in the Bak district to search for the facilitator.   Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully and then the combined force cleared and secured the compound. After initial questioning at the scene, the security force identified and detained the facilitator along with three of his associates. The security force also found an automatic weapon, ammunition and a hand grenade at the scene.   The security force did not fire their weapons and they protected the women and children for the duration of the search.