Haqqani facilitator and one other detained in Khost
ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update March 29, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-03-S-094 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (March 29, 2011)  A combined Afghan and coalition security force captured a Haqqani Network facilitator in Khost province, yesterday. The facilitator was responsible for facilitating the movement of mortars, ammunition and various other weapons for attacks against Afghan civilians and Afghan and coalition security forces.   Based on multiple intelligence sources and tips from local citizens, the force targeted a compound in Bak district that was associated with the facilitator. The security force isolated and secured the compound where, after questioning residents on-scene, they identified and detained the targeted facilitator, along with one other suspected insurgent. Two rifles, an IED tripwire and two chest racks were found and safely destroyed by the security force. There was no property damage and no civilians were harmed.