Subscribe
KABUL, Afghanistan — An Afghan-international security force captured a Taliban improvised explosive device commander and other militants in Helmand province this morning.
The combined force searched a compound in north Marjah after intelligence information indicated insurgent activity. During the search the joint force captured the Taliban commander who is believed to be responsible for IED, mine defenses and the transfers of weapons and explosives. When captured he immediately surrendered and identified himself as the targeted insurgent.
Several other militants were also detained.
No shots were fired and no Afghan citizens were harmed during the operation.
In the Garm Ser district of Helmand this morning, a joint patrol found a cache containing a Russian-made 122mm projectile, three incomplete IEDs, five pressure-plate triggering devices and other IED materials. The cache was destroyed by an explosive ordnance disposal team.
In Kandahar province this morning, an ISAF patrol found a cache containing five blocks of plastic explosive, a rocket-propelled grenade and three RPG propellant charges. The cache will be destroyed.
In Ghazni last night, an Afghan-international security force searched a small compound outside of Pereval Chala, in the Gelan district, after intelligence confirmed insurgent activity. During the search the security force detained a few suspected insurgents for further questioning.
No shots were fired and no Afghan citizens were harmed during the operation. Afghan and international forces continue to place an emphasis on avoiding use lethal force whenever possible.
Over the past several months many coalition operations have been conducted with no shots fired by anyone.
In Kandahar last night, a joint security force went to a farming area in the Khakrez district after intelligence information indicated insurgent activity. As the security force approached the area they came under small-arms fire. They returned fire wounding an insurgent.
During a search the security force captured a suspected Taliban commander responsible for leading approximately 20 armed fighters in attacks against coalition forces, and the movement of weapons and supplies. When confronted he surrendered and identified himself as the targeted militant. Several other insurgents were also detained.
The combined force found automatic rifles and a shotgun.
In the Registan district of Kandahar province yesterday, an ISAF patrol came across a burning truck. From the remnants left after the fire, the patrol deduced the truck had been filled with bags of drugs. The force estimated it contained 226 kilograms (500 pounds) of hashish and heroin. A vehicle matching its description had been seen earlier avoiding a checkpoint. The remaining drugs will be destroyed.
In the Sarobi district of Kabul yesterday, an ISAF patrol found a cache containing 43 anti-personnel mines, 20 rockets, five mortar rounds, an anti-tank mine and 40 boxes of 12.7mm rounds.
An ISAF patrol in the Gelan district of Ghazni province found a cache yesterday containing five RPGs, 12 mortar grenades, two AK-47's, a shotgun and more than 5,000 rounds of ammunition.
In the Arghandab district of Kandahar province yesterday, an Afghan civilian pointed out an IED to an ISAF patrol. The IED consisted of an 88mm mortar round and three shape charges. The device was destroyed by an EOD team.
No Afghan civilians were harmed during these operations.
| Date Taken: | 04.17.2010 |
| Date Posted: | 04.17.2010 05:40 |
| Story ID: | 48273 |
| Location: | KABUL, AF |
| Web Views: | 469 |
| Downloads: | 465 |
This work, IJC Operational Update, April 17, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright.
LEAVE A COMMENT