ANSF, Coalition forces disrupt militant activities in western
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United States Central Command
Afghanistan
U.S. Forces - Afghanistan
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Dec. 3,
2008
Release Number 20080312-03
ANSF, Coalition forces disrupt militant activities in western
Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan - Afghan National Security Forces, assisted by
Coalition forces, detained three suspected militants Wednesday in
Shindand District, Heart province, in the far western part of
Afghanistan.
Afghan National Army Commandos used the early morning operation to
target an area suspected of being the headquarters for an improvised
explosive device cell operating in the Zer-e-koh Valley.
As Commandos searched the compound, they detained three persons of
interest who were carrying AK-47 assault rifles and wearing vests
loaded with ammunition. Commandos encountered no resistance from the
armed men, and no shots were fired in carrying out the mission.
After the suspected militants were detained, Commandos met with the
remaining men on the compound, explaining the reason for the search.
During the operation, 90 men, women and children were safeguarded.
No ANSF, Coalition forces or civilian casualties have been reported.
"The ANSF continue to successfully execute missions that tear down
militant networks, while protecting the innocent civilians that
militants so often operate among," said Col. Jerry O'Hara, U.S. Forces
Afghanistan spokesman.
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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.
Contact Information - US Forces Afghanistan Public Affairs Office
Tel +93 (0) 799 51 2919 or cell phone 0093 (0) 788 189 049
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