Forces further deteriorate explosive device networks in Zabul

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

12.21.2010

Courtesy Story

ISAF Joint Command

KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition forces detained a targeted Taliban facilitator and several suspects in Zabul province yesterday.

The joint security team detained the man, an improvised explosive device facilitator, and three additional suspects in the Qalat district. The now-detained individual was responsible for construction, attack coordination and emplacement of IED’s. He is affiliated with associated Taliban leaders and facilitators in the area.

Forces followed leads to a targeted location where Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call occupants out of the targeted buildings before they conducted a search. Forces detained the additional suspects based on 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.

The security forces conducted the operation without firing their weapons.

• Date Taken: 12.21.2010
• Date Posted: 12.20.2010 23:16
• Story ID: 62374
• Location: KABUL, AF