June 28., 2012. - RC-East operational update

BAGRAM, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition forces detained 12 and located one weapons cache during operations in eastern Afghanistan throughout the past 24 hours, June 28.

Khowst province
Afghan Uniformed Police and coalition forces detained three insurgents during an engagement in Sabari district. The detained suspects were transferred to a base for questioning.

Afghan Border Police and coalition forces detained one insurgent during an engagement in Terezayi district. The detained suspect was transferred to a base for questioning.

Paktika province
Afghan Uniformed Police and coalition forces discovered a weapons cache in Yahya Khel district. The cache contained mortar rounds, mines and ammunition.

Paktiya province
Afghan National Army soldiers and coalition forces detained eight insurgents during an engagement in Gardez district. The detained suspects were transferred to a base for questioning.

Operations in RC-East are still ongoing.

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