Nov. 27., 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, Nov. 26.

Ghazni province
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces discovered a weapons cache in Ghazni district. The cache contained small arms, grenades and a barrel of silver nitrate.

Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces found and safely cleared two IEDs, one in Gelan district and one in Waghaz district.

Khowst province
Afghan National Security Forces coalition forces detained three insurgents during engagements in Khowst and Sabari districts. The detained suspects were transferred to a base for questioning.

Laghman province
Afghan National Army soldiers found and safely cleared an IED in Mehtar Lam district.

Nangarhar province
Afghan Uniformed Police and coalition forces found and safely cleared an IED in Shinwar district.

Paktya province
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces detained an insurgent during an engagement in Gardez district. The detained suspect was transferred to a base for questioning.

Operations in RC-East are still ongoing.

Posted in: Afghan National Army, Afghan National Security Forces, Gelan District, Ghazni District, Improvised explosive device, Mihtarlam, RC-East