Afghan, coalition forces detain Taliban facilitator in Farah

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

01.18.2011

Courtesy Story

ISAF Joint Command

KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition forces detained a Taliban facilitator along with several suspected insurgents during a security operation in Farah province yesterday.

The now-detained Taliban facilitator operated in Bala Boluk district in Farah province under the district Taliban leader. He has recently been involved with the facilitation of rockets, ammunition and improvised explosive device material to Taliban insurgents for attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He also emplaced remote controlled IED's along Route 517 within the province.

Intelligence reports led the security force to the targeted compound in the district, where Afghan and coalition forces conducted a search after securing the compound. The Taliban leader along with the suspected insurgents was detained after initial questioning at the scene.

• Date Taken: 01.18.2011
• Date Posted: 01.19.2011 01:16
• Story ID: 63771
• Location: KABUL, AF