Taliban weapons facilitator captured in Helmand

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

10.16.2010

Courtesy Story

ISAF Joint Command

KABUL, Afghanistan - An Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban weapons facilitator who played a key role in the facilitation of weapons and improvised explosive devices in Now Zad District of Helmand province, during an overnight operation in the province.

The facilitator maintained contact with Taliban in Chaman, Pakistan and was also involved in the facilitation of homemade explosive precursors.

Based on intelligence tips, the security force targeted a compound north of the village of Anarak in Now Zand District to search for the targeted individual. 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 initial questioning of the residents at the scene, the security force identified and detained the facilitator and several of his associates.

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

• Date Taken: 10.16.2010
• Date Posted: 10.16.2010 01:06
• Story ID: 58224
• Location: KABUL, AF