KABUL, Afghanistan – An Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban facilitator during an operation in Lashkar Gah district, Helmand province, today.
The facilitator operated in the tri-border region of Nahr-e Saraj, Lashkar Gah and Maiwand districts where he distributed bomb-making materials.
Several additional suspected insurgents were also detained.
In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:
South
An Afghan and coalition security force captured two Taliban leaders during an operation in Nahr-e Saraj district, Helmand province, today. One leader coordinated improvised explosive device attacks throughout the Nahr-e Saraj district, while the second leader directed insurgent fighters and distributed weapons for use in attacks against coalition forces.
East
Coalition security forces captured a Taliban facilitator during an operation in Pul-e ‘Alam district, Logar province, today. The facilitator acquired weapons for insurgent fighters in Nerkh district, Wardak province.