BAGRAM, Afghanistan (Nov. 19, 2012) - Afghan and coalition forces detained five insurgents and cleared three improvised explosive devices during operations in eastern Afghanistan throughout the past 24 hours, Nov. 18.
Ghazni Province
Afghan National Army soldiers and coalition forces detained four insurgents during engagements in Khowst and Andar Districts. The detained suspects were transferred to a base for questioning.
Khowst Province
Afghan Border Police and coalition forces found and safely cleared an IED in Terezayi District.
Afghan Uniformed Police and coalition forces detained an insurgent during an engagement in Khowst District. The detained suspect was transferred to a base for questioning.
Laghman Province
Afghan National Army soldiers found and safely cleared an IED in Mehtar Lam District.
Logar Province
Afghan National Army soldiers found and safely cleared an IED in Khoshi District.
Operations in RC-East are still ongoing.