KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition forces detained a Taliban facilitator in Behsud district during a joint security operation in Nangarhar province yesterday.
The Taliban facilitator coordinated the travel of foreign fighters into Kunar province from Pakistan. He was responsible for conducting attacks against Government of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan officials and coalition forces. Recent reporting indicates he facilitated improvised explosive device placement in the province.
Security forces followed leads to a series of buildings in Behsud district. Afghan forces called for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully before conducting a search of the buildings. The security force detained the Taliban facilitator after initial questioning for his involvement in insurgent activities.
The security force conducted the operation without firing their weapons and no women or children were injured or detained.