Feb. 02., 2013. - RC-East operational update

BAGRAM, Afghanistan - Afghan and coalition forces detained five insurgents and cleared four improvised explosive devices during operations in eastern Afghanistan throughout the past 24 hours, Feb. 1.

Ghazni province

Afghan and coalition forces found and safely cleared two IEDs in Gelan district.

Coalition forces detained an insurgent in Ghazni district. The detained suspect was transferred to a base for questioning.

Laghman province

Afghan National Security Forces found and safely cleared an IED in Alingar district.

Afghan National Security Forces found and safely cleared an IED in Mehtar Lam district.

Paktya province

Afghan and coalition forces detained four insurgents during an operation in Chamkani district. The detained suspects were transferred to a base for questioning.

Operations in RC-East are ongoing.

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