Taliban facilitator captured in Zabul overnight

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

10.17.2010

Courtesy Story

ISAF Joint Command

KABUL, Afghanistan - An Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban facilitator who led an improvised explosive device attack cell in Qalat and Shah Joy Districts, during an operation in Zabul province overnight.

Based on intelligence tips, the security force targeted a remote compound in Shinkai District to search for the targeted individual.

Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully, and then the joint security force cleared and secured the compound.

After initial questioning of the residents at the scene, the security force identified and detained the facilitator. The security force also discovered a sniper rifle with ammunition along with a pistol and homemade explosives at the scene.

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

• Date Taken: 10.17.2010
• Date Posted: 10.17.2010 02:33
• Story ID: 58252
• Location: KABUL, AF