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War In Afghanistan News - 18 Mar 2011 <http://waronterrornews.typepad.com/.a/6a00e551d9d3fd8833014e86cb4bf6970d-po pup> AfghanProvinceRegionMore than 43 bad guys feed the worms due to recent operations, primarily in Helmand. Five Talib and Haqqani leaders were captured in recent days. More than 4 tons of drugs were captured, as well as weapons, munitions, and explosives. ISAF Details follow Afghan National Security and International Security Assistance Forces confirmed the capture of a known facilitator of improvised explosive device attacks in Lashkar Gah district, Helmand province today. The insurgent, Haji Nika, was captured in a routine combined Afghan and coalition forces detention operation in Lashkar Gah district, March 10. International Security Assistance Force killed more than 30 insurgents in an ongoing offensive operation in Reg-e Khan Neshin district, Helmand province during the past two days. The ongoing operation is focused on disrupting the insurgent's ability to traffic narcotics and weapons, as well as destroy improvised explosive device making facilities. There have been no reports of injuries to civilians in the area or damages to property. In other ISAF news throughout Afghanistan: South Afghan and coalition forces detained two known IED-facilitators in Uruzgan province. The first facilitator was detained in the Tangi valley region, March 11 while the second was detained during a separate combined Afghan and coalition forces operation in western Uruzgan province, Monday. Both men are currently in custody of the Afghan National Police. In Garm Ser district, Helmand province, a coalition forces patrol discovered a weapons and narcotics cache yesterday. The cache consisted of 1,540 pounds (700 kilograms) of dry opium. The patrol also confiscated one AK-47 rifle and detained a suspected individual in association with the drugs cache. In a separate clearing operation in Spin Boldak district Kandahar province today a combined Afghan and coalition security forces patrol confiscated 6,600 pounds (3,000 kilograms) of hashish and several narcotics processing tools. East Several armed insurgents were killed by a coalition forces patrol in Shigal wa Sheltan district, Kunar province today. The coalition forces patrol was attacked by insurgents with small arms fire while conducting a patrol in the area. The patrol engaged them and requested close air support killing several insurgents and wounding one. In Pul-e 'Alam district, Logar province, a combined Afghan and coalition security forces patrol discovered a weapons cache yesterday. The cache consisted of two chemical pencil time fuse, one rocket propelled grenade, one RPG booster and seven 82 mm recoilless rifle rounds. In Khost district, Khost province, a coalition forces patrol found a weapons cache today consisting of one box of hand grenades, eight mines, C-4 explosives and several IED-making components. Coalition forces killed more than 10 suspected insurgents in Shigal wa Sheltan district, Kunar province, yesterday. Coalition forces observed an unknown number of suspected insurgents with weapons near a combat outpost and declared an imminent threat. After gaining positive identification, coalition forces engaged the enemy positions, killing more than 10 suspected insurgents. Initial reports indicate there were no civilian casualties during the operation. In Jaghatu district, Wardak province, yesterday, Afghan and coalition forces captured a Taliban leader during security operations. The leader resided in a building historically associated with foreign fighter facilitation and operated in southern Sayed Abad district. He supplied weapons and coordinated funds for the foreign fighters. He also purchased fertilizer for manufacturing IEDs. Intelligence reports led the security force to the targeted compound, where they called for all residents to exit the buildings peacefully before conducting a search. The leader was detained at the scene after initial questioning. In Sabari district, Khost province, yesterday, Afghan and coalition forces captured a Haqqani network leader and detained two suspected insurgents during security operations. The leader provided financial, media, and logistical support to the network. He operated in Terayzai district and was responsible for acquiring weapons, suicide vest IEDs, and financial support for HQN operations. Intelligence reports led the security force to the targeted compound, where they called for all residents to exit the buildings peacefully before conducting a search. The leader and two suspected insurgents were detained at the scene after initial questioning. In the same district and province, yesterday, Afghan and coalition security forces targeted a Hezb-e Islami Gulbuddin leader and detained three suspected insurgents during security operations. The leader is responsible for approximately 50 fighters and facilitators in the Sabari district. He assists in the construction of IEDs and sells them to other insurgents. He also transports foreign fighters across the Afghanistan/Pakistan border and facilitates their movement throughout Khost province. Intelligence reports led the security force to the targeted compound, where security forces called for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully before conducting a search. The three suspected insurgents were detained after initially questioning at the scene. While bringing you the latest news on the War On Terror we are supporting a Marine in his quest to help his brothers in arms. 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