Dec. 24., 2012. - RC-East operational update

BAGRAM, Afghanistan - Afghan and coalition forces detained two insurgents and cleared three improvised explosive devices during operations in eastern Afghanistan throughout the past 24 hours, Dec. 23.

Khowst province
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces found and safely cleared one IED in Bak district.

Afghan Border Police and coalition forces detained two insurgents during an engagement in Khowst district. The detained suspects were transferred to a base for questioning.

Kunar province
Afghan Uniformed Police found and safely cleared one IED in Chapah Darah district.

Paktya province
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces found and safely cleared one IED in Zormat district.

Operations in RC-East are ongoing.

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