Jan. 16., 2013. - RC-East operational update

BAGRAM, Afghanistan - Afghan and coalition forces detained 12 insurgents and cleared one improvised explosive device during operations in eastern Afghanistan throughout the past 24 hours, Jan. 15.

Khowst province
Afghan Border Police and coalition forces found and safely cleared one IED in Bak district.

Paktika province
Afghan National Security Forces detained four insurgents during an engagement in Yayah Khel district. The detained suspects were transferred to a base for questioning.

Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces detained five insurgents during an engagement in Omnah district. The detained suspects were transferred to a base for questioning.

Paktya province
Afghan Uniformed Police and coalition forces detained three insurgents during an engagement in Lajah Ahmadkhel district. The detained suspects were transferred to a base for questioning.

Operations in RC-East are ongoing.

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