Insurgents Captured in Khost
Feb. 3: Afghan-ISAF Operations in Eastern, Southern Afghanistan
NEWS RELEASE ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan   2010-02-CA-017  For Immediate Release


 In Khost last night, an Afghan-international security force searched a series of compounds around the village of Goldar in the Sabari district, after intelligence found militant activity, and captured a Haqqani commander responsible for IED attacks and coordinating the shipment of weapons and rockets. When confronted, the Haqanni commander identified himself, and the joint security team also detained a few other insurgents and found multiple weapons including rifles and a shotgun.