Press Release
United States Forces-Afghanistan
March 4, 2009
Release Number 20090403-01
Coalition Forces detain suspected militants
KABUL, Afghanistan – Coalition Forces detained three suspected militants during operations in Kapisa Province March 4.
Coalition Forces conducted operations in Tagab District, Kapisa Province, approximately 50 km northeast of Kabul, to disrupt Taliban operatives known to facilitate the movement of suicide bombers into Afghanistan.
With information provided by local Afghans, Coalition Forces targeted a compound where militants were staying. After searching several buildings without incident, forces detained three suspected militants.
With the cooperation of those on the compound, no shots were fired and all non-combatants were unharmed. Six women and 13 children were protected.
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.
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