SgtJim
11-01-2011, 10:46 AM
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2011-10-S-063
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
For Immediate Release
KABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 31, 2011) — A combined Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban leader and detained several suspected insurgents during an operation in Nad ‘Ali district, Helmand province, Sunday.
The leader was responsible for conducting attacks against coalition forces.
The security force also seized 70 pounds (31 kilograms) of homemade explosives, which are scheduled for destruction at a later date.
In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:
East
In Sayyid Karam district, Paktiya province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force captured a Haqqani network leader and detained multiple suspected insurgents during an operation yesterday. The leader coordinated roadside bomb attacks in the Gardez district. Bomb making materials and multiple AK-47 assault rifles were also seized by the security force.
A combined Afghan and coalition security force captured a Haqqani network leader and detained one additional suspected insurgent during an operation in Khost district, Khost province, yesterday. The leader constructed roadside bombs and distributed weapons throughout the area.
In Andar district, Ghazni province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force discovered a weapons cache today. The cache consisted of two rocket-propelled grenades, three RPG boosters, one RPG launcher, 175 7.62mm ammunition rounds, one grenade, one pistol, and an Afghan Uniformed Peace uniform. The weapons were safely destroyed at the scene.
2011-10-S-063
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
For Immediate Release
KABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 31, 2011) — A combined Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban leader and detained several suspected insurgents during an operation in Nad ‘Ali district, Helmand province, Sunday.
The leader was responsible for conducting attacks against coalition forces.
The security force also seized 70 pounds (31 kilograms) of homemade explosives, which are scheduled for destruction at a later date.
In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:
East
In Sayyid Karam district, Paktiya province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force captured a Haqqani network leader and detained multiple suspected insurgents during an operation yesterday. The leader coordinated roadside bomb attacks in the Gardez district. Bomb making materials and multiple AK-47 assault rifles were also seized by the security force.
A combined Afghan and coalition security force captured a Haqqani network leader and detained one additional suspected insurgent during an operation in Khost district, Khost province, yesterday. The leader constructed roadside bombs and distributed weapons throughout the area.
In Andar district, Ghazni province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force discovered a weapons cache today. The cache consisted of two rocket-propelled grenades, three RPG boosters, one RPG launcher, 175 7.62mm ammunition rounds, one grenade, one pistol, and an Afghan Uniformed Peace uniform. The weapons were safely destroyed at the scene.