Security forces degrade Taliban suicide-bomber network in Kandahar

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

11.21.2010

Courtesy Story

ISAF Joint Command

KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition forces detained a key Taliban suicide-bomber facilitator during an operation in the Spin Boldak District of Kandahar province yesterday.

The targeted individual is responsible for transporting suicide bombers and materials from Chaman, Pakistan, into Kandahar City with the intent to facilitate suicide attacks in the surrounding area.

Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully before conducting the search. The Afghan and coalition forces detained the individual based on positively identifying him during initial questioning at the scene.

The joint security team conducted the operation in the hours of darkness to minimize the risk to local citizens. No women or children were injured or detained during this operation.

• Date Taken: 11.21.2010
• Date Posted: 11.21.2010 01:14
• Story ID: 60570
• Location: KABUL, AF