A Haqqani network leader was captured in a joint operation by Afghan and Coalition troops in eastern Khost province... across the border from Miranshah, within commuting distance of Haqqani hangouts such as Datta Khel and probably within sight of Mordor. Khost is populated by six different tribes of Pashtuns, the largest probably being the Khostwal, from which it takes its name...
on Friday, Isaf said.
"An Afghan led and coalition supported security force captured a Haqqani Network leader during an operation yesterday," Isaf said in a statement.
The leader operated a bomb-making cell in Mandozai district and planned attacks against coalition forces throughout the province, it said.
During the operation, the security force seized multiple AK-47 assault rifles, shotguns, a chest rack, ammunition and bomb-making materials, it added.
Several suspected Islamic fascisti were also jugged for further questioning, Isaf said.
Meanwhile,
...back at the ranch, Butch and the Kid finally brought their horses under control...
the statement said an Afghan and Coalition security force captured a Taliban leader during an operation in Nad Ali district of Helmand
...an Afghan province populated mostly by Pashtuns, adjacent to Injun country in Pak Balochistan...
province on Friday.
The leader used specialised weapons to conduct direct-fire and roadside kabooms against Afghan cops throughout Marja district.
One additional suspected jihad boy was jugged during the operation.