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KABUL, Afghanistan — Four suspected Taliban insurgents were captured Tuesday during a search by Afghan national army and International Security Assistance Forces after receiving a tip from an Afghan civilian in the Sayed Abad district of Wardak province in eastern Afghanistan.
Task Force Spartan received information from a local civilian and, under the lead of the ANA, searched a location in the Tangi Valley, resulting in the capture of two insurgents notorious for improvised explosive device production, and two alleged accomplices.
The two insurgents are suspected of being involved in several IED attacks on ANSF and ISAF troops in the past, including multiple IED attacks in the Sayed Abad district of Wardak province in June 2009.
Upon receiving the tip from a local, the ANA and ISAF soldiers moved to the target compound and the ANA led the search of the house. The insurgents were found in the house along with IED making materials.
Among the IED making materials was a large amount of coiled copper wire commonly used for IEDs. Tests on the four individuals resulted in positive readings for handling explosive materials. The suspects were turned over to the custody of the Afghan government.
"These suspected insurgents were taken into custody with the help of local Afghans, willing to help rid their village of those who wish to harm their people. This is a good example of locals helping locals, and taking responsibility for their own safety," said U.S. Army Lt. Col. Steven Osterholzer, spokesman for Task Force Spartan.
The Afghan civilian who provided the tip was rewarded through the United States Department of Defense Rewards Program. This program, which began in 2003, encourages local Afghans to work with ANSF and ISAF in ensuring the stability and security of Afghanistan by offering rewards based on tips and information on insurgents and insurgent activity.
The DoD Rewards program has seen an increase in use, resulting in a 200 percent increase in the location and removal of weapons caches and insurgent activity from last year throughout Regional Command-East.
ISAF is a key component of the international community's engagement in Afghanistan, assisting the Afghan authorities in providing security and stability and creating the conditions for reconstruction and development.
| Date Taken: | 08.13.2009 |
| Date Posted: | 08.13.2009 09:16 |
| Story ID: | 37452 |
| Location: | KABUL, AF |
| Web Views: | 721 |
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