Taliban leader captured during overnight operation in Logar

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

11.04.2010

Courtesy Story

ISAF Joint Command

KABUL, Afghanistan – An Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban leader extremely active in the facilitation, manufacture and use of improvised explosive devices along public roads in the Baraki Barak District, during an overnight operation in Logar province Wednesday.

The targeted individual also participates in the facilitation of weapons and ammunition to be used in attacks.

Intelligence reports led the security force to a compound in Baraki Barak 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 security force cleared and secured the area. After initial questioning at the scene, the security force identified and detained the targeted individual.

In western Nimroz province, a separate security force targeting a senior Taliban leader involved in vehicle-borne improvised explosive device and complex attacks throughout Farah and Nimroz provinces, detained more than eight suspected insurgents during an overnight operation. The targeted individual is also a key facilitator and attack coordinator in the area’s weapons and IED facilitation network.

Intelligence tips led the security force to a remote compound in Khash Rod district to search for the targeted individual. After an Afghan-led call out, the joint security force cleared and secured the area. After initial questioning at the scene, the security force detained the suspected insurgents.

The assault force did not fire their weapons during either operation and they protected the women and children for the duration of the searches.

• Date Taken: 11.04.2010
• Date Posted: 11.04.2010 00:32
• Story ID: 59383
• Location: KABUL, AF