Security forces detain Taliban IED cell leader in Kandahar

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

11.17.2010

Courtesy Story

ISAF Joint Command

KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition forces detained an improvised explosive device cell leader and two additional suspects in the Arghandab district of Kandahar last night.

The Taliban leader is responsible for directing and facilitating IED attacks against Afghan and coalition security members. He is also reportedly involved in kidnapping and threatening local citizens who don’t support Taliban efforts.

Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully before conducting the search. The joint team peacefully detained the targeted individual and two additional suspects based on initial questioning at the scene.

The joint security team conducted the operation in the hours of darkness to minimize the risk to local citizens. No women or children were injured or detained during this operation.

• Date Taken: 11.17.2010
• Date Posted: 11.16.2010 22:48
• Story ID: 60286
• Location: KABUL, AF