KABUL, Afghanistan (May 9, 2013) – An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Haqqani attack facilitator and one other insurgent during an operation in Pul-e ‘Alam district, Logar province, today.
The facilitator is responsible for procuring and distributing weapons, improvised explosive device components and other military equipment to insurgents in Pul-e Alam district. He also coordinates logistics for insurgent training in the area. At the time of his arrest, he was actively planning a high-profile attack involving vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices and suicide bombers.
The security force also seized a pistol, two magazines, ammunition and IED-making material as a result of the operation.
In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:
South
An Afghan and coalition security force wounded one insurgent during an operation in search of a Taliban leader in Garm Ser district, Helmand province, yesterday. The leader is a noted improvised explosive device expert responsible for multiple attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He also trains subordinate Taliban fighters on the construction, emplacement and employment of IEDs, and serves as an intelligence operative, relaying local operational information to senior Taliban leadership.
East
An Afghan and coalition security force arrested an insurgent during an operation in search of a Haqqani leader in Pul-e ‘Alam district, Logar province, today. The leader is responsible for a number of attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He also serves as a key facilitator for the Haqqani network, overseeing the acquisition and distribution of money, weapons and military equipment in Pul-e ‘Alam district.
Commandos assigned to the 1st Afghan National Army Special Operations Kandak, advised by Coalition Forces, killed three insurgents and detained four others during an operation in Pira Kheyl village, Khogyani district, Nangarhar province, today. The purpose of this operation was to degrade insurgent activity in the area.
BAGRAM, Afghanistan (May 9, 2013) - Afghan National Security and Coalition Forces killed one insurgent, detained three suspected insurgents and found and safely cleared eight improvised explosive devices during operations in eastern Afghanistan throughout the past 24 hours, May 8.
Ghazni Province
Afghan National Security Forces killed one insurgent during operations and found and safely cleared two IEDs in the Ghazni District.
Khowst Province
Afghan National Security Forces detained one suspected insurgent during operations in the Garbaz District. The suspect was transferred to a base for questioning.
Afghan National Security and Coalition Forces detained two suspected insurgents during operations in the Saberi District. The suspects were transferred to a base for questioning.
Logar Province
Afghan National Security Forces found and safely cleared one IED during operations in the Pul-e Alam District.
Parwan Province
Afghan National Security and Coalition Forces found and safely cleared five IEDs during operations in the Koh-e Safi District.
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