Coalition forces detain 14 during operations in Eastern Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanistan – Coalition forces detained 14 militants during multiple operations to disrupt the movement of foreign fighters and thwart attacks against Coalition and Afghan forces in eastern Afghanistan, Monday.

In Tagab District, Coalition forces detained six suspected militants during an operation to disrupt attacks against Afghan and Coalition forces in Kapisa.  The targeted militant is believed to be a Taliban commander who plans and conducts such nefarious activities.  The force searched the compound without incident while protecting 19 women and 25 children during the operation.              

In a separate operation, Coalition forces detained four insurgents following a search of a compound in Waghez District, Ghazni.  The operation targeted a local Taliban commander believed to be in contact with senior Taliban commanders in the region.  The militant is also suspected of planning and coordinating attacks in Ghazni that kill and injure innocent civilians and Coalition forces.

In Zurmat District, Coalition forces detained four suspected militants, including targeted al-Qaeda and Taliban associated individuals, during operations Monday.  These militants are suspected of coordinating and aiding the movement of foreign fighters to carry out attacks into the region.