KABUL, Afghanistan - The International Security Assistance Force confirmed the capture of a Taliban suicide bomber facilitator during an Afghan-led security force operation in Paktiya province Saturday.
The security force targeted a compound in the village of Shahak in Zurmat District to search for the facilitator, who is responsible for the movement of weapons and ammunition.
Afghan forces called for all residents to exit the compound peacefully and then secured the area. The assault force then detained the facilitator and several additional suspected insurgents for further questioning.