PRESS RELEASE | April 28, 2009
Afghan, Coalition Forces conduct raid in Khowst
By None , U.S. Forces – Afghanistan
Press Release
United States Forces-Afghanistan
March 15, 2009
Release Number 20091503-01
Afghan, Coalition Forces conduct raid in Khowst
KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan and Coalition Forces detained four suspected militants during a raid early March 15 in Khowst Province.
In Khowst District, Khowst Province, approximately 130 km southeast of Khowst, Afghan and Coalition Forces conducted a raid to significantly disrupt Haqqani terrorist network operations in the Khowst Province. With no shots fired, the combined force conducted a thorough search of multiple buildings in several compounds.
The force found hidden in on of the compounds an AK-47 assault rifle, a pistol and 15,000 Pakistan Ruppe (about $200 U.S.). After questioning the residents, the force detained four suspected militants without incident.
Five women and 10 children were protected.
United States Forces Afghanistan’s mission, in coordination with NATO’s International Security Assistance Force, is to conduct operations to defeat terrorist networks and insurgents by developing effective governance and building the Afghan National Security Force. Effective security throughout the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan facilitates continued regional stability and increases economic development for the people of Afghanistan.
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