Oct. 01., 2012. - RC-East operational update

BAGRAM, Afghanistan - Afghan and coalition forces detained four insurgents, located a weapons cache and cleared four improvised explosive devices during operations in eastern Afghanistan throughout the past 24 hours, Sept. 30.

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

Kapisa province
Afghan National Police and coalition forces detained four insurgents during an engagement in Nejrab district. The detained suspects were transferred to a base for questioning.

Khowst province
Afghan Uniformed Police and coalition forces found and safely cleared an improvised explosive device in Sabari district.

Nangarhar province
Afghan Uniformed Police found and safely cleared an improvised explosive device in Bati Kot district.

Paktika province
Afghan National Security Forces discovered a weapons cache in Sharan district. The cache contained ammunition, homemade explosives and improvised explosive device making materials.

Paktya province
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces found and safely cleared an improvised explosive device in Dzadran district.

Operations in RC-East are still ongoing.

Posted in: Afghan National Police, Afghan National Security Forces, Afghanistan, Ghazni District, Improvised explosive device, Paktika Province, Sabari District