Numerous individuals detained in Khost
ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update June 3, 2011


ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan
2011-06-S-009 
For Immediate Release 

KABUL, Afghanistan (June 3, 2011)
Also in Khost province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force detained numerous individuals with suspected ties to the Haqqani network during an overnight security operation targeting a Haqqani leader in Sabari district, yesterday. The leader facilitates and coordinates indirect fire, roadside bomb and car bomb attacks against the Afghan National Army operating in Sabari. 

Following intelligence tips, the Afghan-led force searched two compounds for Haqqani activity in the district. While searching the area, they discovered multiple grenade fuses, rifles, loose ammunition and chest racks. During the search, Afghan members of the force interviewed residents, identifying and detaining the individuals with suspected ties to insurgent activity. The operation was completed with no shots fired and no civilians harmed.