Two suspected insurgents detained in Khost
ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update May 18, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-05-S-068 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (May 18, 2011) In Sabari district, Khost province, two suspected insurgents were detained by an Afghan and coalition security force during a security operation, yesterday.  The operation targeted a Haqqani facilitator who is responsible for purchasing weapons and IED materials for the insurgent network. He also emplaces IEDs for attacks targeting Afghan and coalition forces.  Intelligence reports of Haqqani activity in the area led the combined security force to a compound in the district. The force secured and cleared the compound without incident. After interviews and questioning two individuals with suspected ties to Haqqani activity were detained.