UPDATE Kidnapped child freed, head of kidnapping ring detained

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

10.18.2010

Courtesy Story

ISAF Joint Command

KABUL, Afghanistan – The International Security Assistance Force confirmed the leaders of a Kabul-based kidnapped ring were detained by Afghan National Security Forces and ISAF, Saturday.

The men were arrested during a joint ANSF and ISAF mission to free a child the group kidnapped. Reportedly, the kidnapping ring targeted Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan officials’ families to attempt to influence them to act in favor of the Taliban.

Multiple intelligence reports and tips from local citizens led the combined security force to the location of the kidnapped child in Kabul. Upon surrounding the location, Afghan security forces entered the location and freed the boy without incident.

Five suspects were detained.

The kidnapped boy, the son of an Afghan government official, was unharmed and reunited with his family.

• Date Taken: 10.18.2010
• Date Posted: 10.18.2010 05:34
• Story ID: 58296
• Location: KABUL, AF