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Militants detained while targeting IED cell in Ghazni province

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  • By Combined Joint Task Force - 101
  • Combined Press Information Center
Five militants were detained by Coalition forces during an operation to disrupt an IED ring in Ghazni province, Sept. 30.

Coalition forces searched a compound in Andar district, targeting a Taliban
sub-commander known to coordinate and direct IED attacks in the region. The targeted individual is also suspected to be affiliated with anti-Afghan militant leaders who facilitate the movement of foreign fighters into the country.