Two detained in Helmand
ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update June 13, 2011


ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2011-06-S-044
For Immediate Release
 
KABUL, Afghanistan (June 13, 2011) 
In Paktika province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force captured a Haqqani facilitator and one suspected insurgent during a security operation in Nikeh district, yesterday. The facilitator, who also commanded 35 to 40 fighters, aided Haqqani senior leadership with attack planning.

The Afghan-led force followed several leads to the facilitator’s location. An Afghan member of the force called all occupants to exit, allowing the force to ensure the safety of the women and children. The facilitator was identified when the security force questioned residents. He and one of his associates were taken into custody and transported with the security force.