A combined Afghan and coalition security force captured a Haqqani network facilitator during an operation in Nadir Shah Kot district, Khost province, Saturday.
The facilitator distributed roadside bombs, weapons and provided a safe haven for Haqqani leaders in Nadir Shah Kot district.
The security force detained one additional suspected insurgent during the operation.
In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:
East: A combined Afghan and coalition security force discovered a weapons cache and detained multiple suspected insurgents during an operation in Terayzai district, Khost province, yesterday. The weapons cache consisted of six hand grenades, one AK-47, six AK-47 magazines, and one anti-personnel mine. The combined security forces confiscated all weapons. Neither the security force nor Afghan civilians were injured.
In Kahmard district, Bamyan province a quantity of grenades was turned into coalition forces yesterday. The collection consisted of 84 40mm grenades, which were accepted at the scene by an ISAF explosive ordnance disposal team. The grenades will be destroyed at a later date.
West: A combined Afghan and coalition security force conducted an operation in search of a Taliban facilitator in Khugyani district, Nangarhar province, yesterday. The facilitator constructs roadside bombs. The security force detained one suspected insurgent during the operation.
Secretaries Clinton and Panetta have been closely monitoring reports of the cross-border incident in Pakistan today. Both offer their deepest condolences for the loss of life and support fully NATO's intention to investigate immediately.
Secretary Clinton, Gen. Dempsey and Gen. Allen each called their Pakistani counterparts as well. Ambassador Munter also met with Pakistani government officials in Islamabad. In their contacts, these US diplomatic and military leaders each stressed -- in addition to their sympathies and a commitment to review the circumstances of the incident -- the importance of the US-Pakistani partnership, which serves the mutual interests of our people.
All these leaders pledged to remain in close contact with their Pakistani counterparts going forward as we work through this challenging time.
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