Sep. 19., 2012. - RC-East operational update

BAGRAM, Afghanistan - Afghan and coalition forces detained three insurgents, located two weapons caches and cleared three improvised explosive devices during operations in eastern Afghanistan throughout the past 24 hours, Sept. 18.

Ghazni province
Afghan National Army soldiers and coalition forces found and safely cleared an improvised explosive device in Qarah Bagh district.

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

Laghman province
Afghan National Army soldiers and coalition forces found and safely cleared an improvised explosive device in Alisheng district.

Logar province
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces detained two insurgents while investigating weapons caches in Muhammad Aghah District. The caches contained small arms and ammunition and grenades.

The caches contained a recoilless rifle, a tripod and a suicide vest.

Wardak province
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces found and safely cleared an improvised explosive device in Maidan Shahr district.

Operations in RC-East are still ongoing.

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