Militants detained while targeting IED cell in Ghazni province PDF Print E-mail
Written by Bagram Media Center   
Saturday, 04 October 2008

BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan (Sept. 30, 2008) – Five militants were detained by Coalition forces during an operation to disrupt an IED ring in Ghazni province, Sept. 30.

Coalition forces searched a compound in Andar district, targeting a Taliban
sub-commander known to coordinate and direct IED attacks in the region.  The targeted individual is also suspected to be affiliated with anti-Afghan militant leaders who facilitate the movement of foreign fighters into the country.

 
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