Jan. 07., 2013. - RC-East operational update

BAGRAM, Afghanistan - Afghan and coalition forces detained one insurgent, located one weapons cache and cleared four improvised explosive devices during operations in eastern Afghanistan throughout the past 24 hours, Jan. 6.

Ghazni province
Afghan Local Police and coalition forces discovered a weapons cache in Muqer district. The cache contained several mines and IED making materials.

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

Nangarhar province
Afghan Uniformed Police and coalition forces found and safely cleared one IED in Mohmand Darah district.

Paktika province
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces found and safely cleared three IEDs in Jani Khel district.

Operations in RC-East are ongoing.

Posted in: Afghan National Security Forces, Afghanistan, Improvised explosive device, Khost (Matun) District, Khost Province, RC-East