Security force captures Taliban IED cell leader in Ghazni

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

08.31.2010

Courtesy Story

ISAF Joint Command

KABUL – An Afghan and coalition security force detained several insurgents in Ghazni province Monday, including a Taliban sub-commander who led an improvised explosive device attack cell.

The commander has recently returned from Pakistan where he was training new recruits how to make IED's.

The security force targeted a series of compounds in the village of Nuri Kala in Andar district to search the area. Afghan soldiers used a loudspeaker to call for the commander and the rest of the occupants to exit the buildings peacefully and then secured the areas. After an extensive search, the commander was found hiding in an oven, breathing through a tube.

After initial questioning on the scene, the assault force identified and detained the sub-commander along with several of his associates for further questioning. The security force also found multiple automatic weapons, pistols and grenades along with IED components.

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

• Date Taken: 08.31.2010
• Date Posted: 08.31.2010 02:07
• Story ID: 55437
• Location: KABUL, AF