Jan. 04., 2013. - RC-East operational update

BAGRAM, Afghanistan - Afghan and coalition forces detained four insurgents, located one weapons caches and cleared two improvised explosive devices during operations in eastern Afghanistan throughout the past 24 hours, Jan. 3.

Khowst Province
Afghan Uniformed Police and coalition forces detained two insurgents at their home after observing them emplacing an IED in Khowst District.

The AUP discovered a weapons cache in the insurgent's home that contained small arms, ammunition, and IED making materials. The detained suspects were transferred to a base for questioning, and the IED was safely cleared.

Khowst Province
Afghan Uniformed Police and coalition forces found and safely cleared one IED in Terezayi District.

Khowst Province
Afghan Uniformed Police and coalition forces detained one insurgent during an engagement in Tani District. The detained suspect was transferred to a base for questioning.

Parwan Province
Afghan Border Police and coalition forces detained one insurgent during an engagement in Bagram District. The detained suspect was transferred to a base for questioning.

Operations in RC-East are ongoing.

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