Senior Taliban IED leader captured in Kandahar City

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

10.13.2010

Courtesy Story

ISAF Joint Command

KABUL, Afghanistan – An Afghan and coalition force captured a Taliban improvised explosive device senior leader operating in Kandahar City Tuesday, along with one of his associates, during an operation in the city.

The targeted individual distributed IED components to Taliban senior leaders operating in Kandahar City, and facilitated indiscriminate IED ambushes and attacks against Afghan and coalition forces.

Intelligence tips led the security force to a series of compounds in Kandahar City. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully and then the joint force cleared and secured the compounds.

After initial questioning of the residents at the scene, the security force detained the targeted individual and his associate.

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

• Date Taken: 10.13.2010
• Date Posted: 10.13.2010 02:20
• Story ID: 57992
• Location: KABUL, AF