Mar. 01., 2013. - RC-East operational update

BAGRAM, Afghanistan - Afghan and coalition forces detained three suspected insurgents, located one weapons cache and cleared four improvised explosive devices during operations in eastern Afghanistan throughout the past 24 hours, Feb. 28.

Khowst province
Afghan National Security Forces detained three suspected insurgents in Gurbuz district. The detained suspects were transferred to a base for questioning.

Afghan National Security Forces discovered a weapons cache during an operation in Gurbuz district. The cache contained small-arms weapons and ammunition, IED making materials and two suicide vests.

Afghan and coalition forces found and safely cleared three improvised explosive devices during an operation in Shamal district.

Nangarhar province
Afghan National Security Forces found and safely cleared an improvised explosive device during an operation in Surkh Rod district.

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