Dec. 26., 2011. - ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update

KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 26) — A combined Afghan and coalition security force captured a Haqqani network facilitator during an operation in Bak district, Khost province, today. The facilitator supplied explosives to insurgents and conducted attacks against coalition forces. Two additional suspected insurgents were detained during the operation.

In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:

North
A combined Afghan and coalition security force conducted an operation in search of a Taliban leader in Baghlan-e Jadid district, Baghlan province, today. The leader plans direct fire and roadside bomb attacks against Afghan forces. One suspected insurgent was detained during the operation.

South
A coalition security force discovered a drug cache during a routine operation in Panjwa’i district, Kandahar province, yesterday. The cache consisted of approximately 910 pounds (455 kilograms) of marijuana. All of the drugs were destroyed on site without incident.

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