2012-02-S-027

For Immediate Release

KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 23) – An Afghan-led and coalition-supported security force discovered an explosives cache during an operation in Achin district, Nangarhar province, yesterday.

The cache consisted of 1,100 pounds (500 kilograms) of explosive materials. The security force destroyed all of the materials on site without incident.

In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:

South
An Afghan and coalition security force conducted a search operation for a Taliban leader in Nawah-ye Barakzai district, Helmand province, today. The leader conducts attacks against Afghan government officials. Multiple suspected insurgents were detained during the operation.

East
An Afghan led security force captured a Taliban facilitator during an operation in Khost district, Khost province, today. The facilitator coordinated the procurement of weapons and explosives for attacks against Afghan security forces. The security force seized weapons, ammunition and bomb-making materials. One additional suspected insurgent was detained during the operation.