Sep. 27., 2012. - RC-East operational update

BAGRAM, Afghanistan - Afghan and coalition forces detained four insurgents, located a weapons cache and cleared five improvised explosive devices during operations in eastern Afghanistan throughout the past 24 hours, Sept. 26.

Ghazni Province
Afghan National Army soldiers detained an insurgent during an engagement in Qarah Bagh District. The detained suspect was transferred to a base for questioning.

Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces found and safely cleared an IED in Qarah Bagh District.

Kapisa Province
Afghan National Police and coalition forces found and safely cleared an IED in Nejrab District.

Kunar Province
Afghan National Army soldiers found and safely cleared an IED in Darah Ye Pech District.

Logar Province
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces found and safely cleared an IED in Pul-E Alam District.

Paktika Province
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces found and safely cleared an IED in Bermal District.

Paktiya Province
Afghan National Army soldiers and coalition forces discovered a weapons cache in Dzadran District. The cache contained small arms, grenades, a mortar round and explosives.

Parwan Province
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces detained three insurgents who were emplacing an IED in Bagram District. The detained suspects were transferred to a base for questioning.

Operations in RC-East are still ongoing.

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