UPDATE: ISAF Confirms Capture of 2nd Haqqani Facilitator in Khost
UPDATE: ISAF Confirms Capture of 2nd Haqqani Facilitator in Khost
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-12-S-120 For Immediate Release Download PDF   KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 11) – The International Security Assistance Force confirmed the capture of a second Haqqani facilitator during a security operation in Khost province yesterday.  Afghan and coalition forces already confirmed the capture of a Haqqani facilitator who moved weapons, ammunition and improvised explosive device materials for insurgent groups in the area.  Following the operation, Afghan and coalition forces confirmed they also detained a Haqqani facilitator responsible for recruitment, the movement of fighters and training suicide bombers.   The security force followed intelligence reports to a compound in Terayzai district. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the compound peacefully before the joint force cleared and secured the buildings. After initial questioning at the scene, the security force detained the facilitators along with one of their associates. The security force also found an automatic weapon at the scene.   The assault force did not fire their weapons and they protected the women and children for the duration of the search.