Afghan-led security force detains suspected insurgents in Zabul

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

08.11.2010

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ISAF Joint Command

KABUL - An Afghan and coalition force detained more than 20 suspected insurgents in Zabul province Tuesday while in pursuit of an al-Qaida foreign fighter facilitator.

The security force targeted a remote compound in Shamulzai 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 assult force detained more than 15 suspected insurgents. They discovered a rocket-propelled grenade and rifle at the scene.

A separate security force later pursued a group of suspected Pakistani foreign fighters who fled the targeted compound. After clearing the follow-on area, the security force detained several additional suspected insurgents.

"Al-Qaida is very much involved in insurgent activities in Afghanistan. Foreign fighters bring nothing but violence and instability for Afghanistan," said U.S. Army Col. Rafael Torres, International Security Assistance Force Joint Command Combined Joint Operations Center director. "They have no vested interest in the welfare of this country or its people."

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

• Date Taken: 08.11.2010
• Date Posted: 08.11.2010 06:03
• Story ID: 54305
• Location: KABUL, AF