Suspected insurgents detained in Zabul

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

09.16.2010

Courtesy Story

ISAF Joint Command

KABUL – Afghan and coalition security forces detained several suspected insurgents in Zabul province Wednesday while in pursuit of a Taliban improvised explosive device facilitator operating in Qalat district.

The facilitator is reportedly involved in obtaining components for remote-controlled IED's.

Intelligence sources identified a compound in the village of Lowy Khakeh in Shah Joy where the security force conducted their search for the IED facilitator. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully and then the joint security force cleared and secured the compound.

After conducting initial questioning with the residents at the scene, the security force detained the suspected insurgents. The joint force also discovered an automatic weapon and grenade at the scene.

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

• Date Taken: 09.16.2010
• Date Posted: 09.16.2010 00:22
• Story ID: 56346
• Location: KABUL, AF