December 8, 2006

Three Suspected Terrorists Captured by Afghan, Coalition Forces

COMBINED FORCES COMMAND – AFGHANISTAN
KABUL, AFGHANISTAN
Release #061208-002


KABUL, Afghanistan — Afghan and Coalition forces captured three suspected terrorists Friday morning at a compound in the Nader Shah district of Khowst Province, northwest of Khowst city.

Credible intelligence indicated the compound was a refuge for associates of a terrorist network operating in the Khowst Province.

No shots were fired during the search of the compound. The Combined force safely moved explosive material found at the site and detonated it away from the compound.

There was no damage or injury to people or property at the compound, and no Afghan or Coalition forces were injured during the operation.

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