Jan. 24., 2013. - RC-East operational update

BAGRAM, Afghanistan - Afghan and coalition forces detained one suspected insurgent and cleared an improvised explosive device during operations in eastern Afghanistan throughout the past 24 hours, Jan. 23.

Parwan province

Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces detained a suspected insurgent in Bagram district. The detained suspect was transferred to a base for questioning.

Logar province

Afghan National Army soldiers found and safely cleared an IED in Charkh district.

Also in Logar province, late reporting indicates Afghan and coalition forces found and safely cleared a cache in Pul-E Alam district, Jan. 22.
The cache contained 300-400 kilograms of ammonium nitrate.

Operations in RC-East are ongoing.

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