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    ANP detain Taliban leader, 10 insurgents in Khowst Province

    BAGRAM AIR FIELD, AFGHANISTAN

    09.02.2007

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    Combined Joint Task Force - 82 PAO

    Combined Joint Task Force - 82

    BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – Afghan national police, advised by coalition forces, detained a Taliban leader and 10 other insurgents in the Sabari District, Khowst province during an operation early this morning.

    The combined force air assaulted into three separate locations approximately 11 kilometers (6.6 miles) from a nearby coalition forces base and conducted cordon and search operations. The ANP effectively used the element of surprise and were able to secure all three locations without firing a shot.

    Mohammed Ali Jan, the overall target, was detained at his home near Yaqubi village by the Afghan-led forces and provided no resistance. The ANP also arrested 10 other suspected insurgents before heading back to their base.

    Mohammed Ali Jan is a Sabari District insurgent financier. Credible intelligence suggests that he replaced Nazir Khan after Khan was detained in April.

    The area of this operation has started to become more peaceful. Enemy attacks have decreased compared to this time last year and insurgent groups have been forced to shift their tactics to local populace intimidation and the targeting of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan officials.

    "The Afghan national police have brought justice to another criminal enemy of the Afghan people," said Army Maj. Chris Belcher, a Combined Joint Task Force- 82 spokesman. "The ANP's peaceful capture of Mohammed Ali Jan is another example of the level of competence of the ANP. It should also be noted that the Afghan national police and their coalition forces partners remain committed to finding and eliminating al-Qaida and Taliban extremist fighters who would deny peace and stability to all Afghans.

    No ANP, coalition or Afghan non-combatants were injured during the operation.

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    Date Taken: 09.02.2007
    Date Posted: 09.04.2007 07:11
    Story ID: 12122
    Location: BAGRAM AIR FIELD, AF

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