Taliban facilitator captured in Logar

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

08.15.2010

Courtesy Story

ISAF Joint Command

KABUL - An Afghan and coalition security force detained two suspected Taliban insurgents in Logar province Saturday, including a Taliban facilitator well connected to an improvised explosive device and indirect fire attack network.

The commander provided ammunition and rockets to fighters to use in attacks against Forward Operating Base Shank.

The joint security force targeted a series of compounds north of the village of Dabare Aluy Bala in Baraki Barak District to search for the facilitator. Afghan forces called for all residents to exit the compounds peacefully and then secured the area. The assault force detained the facilitator and one additional suspected insurgent after questioning the residents.

"We're stepping up our operations to help prevent violent extremists from threatening Afghan sovereignty," said U.S. Army Col. Rafael Torres International Security Assistance Force Joint Command Combined Joint Operations Center director. "Our continuing efforts are meant to secure Afghanistan, providing the time and space necessary for enduring governance and development initiatives to take root."

The security force did not fire their weapons and they protected the women and children throughout the search.

• Date Taken: 08.15.2010
• Date Posted: 08.15.2010 04:34
• Story ID: 54599
• Location: KABUL, AF