Afghan-led security force captures senior facilitator in Paktika

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

08.10.2010

Courtesy Story

ISAF Joint Command

KABUL, Afghanistan - An Afghan and coalition security force detained two suspected Taliban insurgents in Paktika province Monday, including a Taliban District-level shura member and facilitator for Zurmat and Gardez Districts of neighbouring Paktiya province.

The facilitator led an intelligence and early warning network in southern Paktiya and was involved in ambush operations.

The security force targeted a compound in the village of Kodali in Mota Khan District to search for the facilitator. Afghan forces called for all residents to exit the compound peacefully and then secured the area. After questioning the residents, the assault force identified and detained the facilitator along with the additional suspected insurgent.

"We are pleased to announce the capture of this known criminal,"said U.S. Army Col. Rafael Torres, International Security Assistance Force Joint Command Combined Joint Operations Center director. "He is a well-connected individual to the Taliban networks, operating in Paktiya province and his capture will surely degrade their power within the region."

The security force did not fire their weapons and they protected the women and children throughout the search.

• Date Taken: 08.10.2010
• Date Posted: 08.10.2010 02:21
• Story ID: 54255
• Location: KABUL, AF