KABUL, Afghanistan – An Afghan and coalition security force detained several suspected insurgents in Helmand province last night while in pursuit of a Taliban commander for Nad 'Ali district.
The security force targeted a remote compound in Nad 'Ali district in pursuit of the commander. As the combined force approached the compound two men ran from the compound. Coalition forces used aircraft to fire containment shots to stop the fleeing men and then detained them unharmed.
Afghan forces then used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to peacefully exit the compound. After questioning the residents, the security force detained several suspected insurgents for further questioning. The women and children were protected throughout the search.
“Afghan and coalition forces have focused their efforts on the traditional strongholds in southern Afghanistan over the last several months. With each capture the insurgents have less and less safe-havens as each day goes by,” said Col. Rafael Torres, ISAF Joint Command Combined Joint Operations director.