Two detained in Khost
ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update March 16, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-03-S-055 For Immediate Release   KABUL, Afghanistan (March 16, 2011)  In Sabari district, Khost province, yesterday, Afghan and coalition security forces captured a Haqqani network facilitator and detained one suspected insurgent during security operations.  The leader was a weapons and ammunition specialist. He recently coordinated a kidnapping of a local citizen and planned to steal his car for use as a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device.  Intelligence reports led the security force to the targeted compound where they called for all residents to exit the buildings peacefully before conducting a search. The targeted HQN leader and one suspected insurgent were detained at the scene after initial questioning.  During the operation, an improvised explosive device was triggered, and exploded approximately 10 meters behind the security force. There were no injuries to the security force or local citizens. IED initiators were recovered during the search of the compound.