SgtJim
05-15-2011, 06:12 AM
10752
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2011-05-S-041
For Immediate Release
KABUL, Afghanistan (May 13, 2011) – A combined Afghan and coalition security force detained several suspected insurgents while searching for a Taliban leader during a security operation in Murghab district, Badghis province yesterday.
The Taliban leader facilitates weapons and improvised explosive devices throughout the district. He also plans and conducts attacks against Afghan and coalition forces.
Intelligence reports led the combined security force to a compound in the area. While the force was moving into position they noticed several individuals attempting to evade, the force pursued and apprehended them. After initially questioning the individuals, the force detained them under suspicion of insurgent activity in the area.
No shots were fired during this operation.
In other ISAF news throughout Afghanistan:
North
A combined Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban facilitator during a security operation in Baghlan-e Jadid district, Baghlan province yesterday.
The Taliban facilitator was a financier for both Taliban and Hezb-e Islami Gulbuddin networks in the province. He raised money throughout the region and funnelled it directly into the Baghlan Taliban financial commission.
The combined force searched a compound in Baghlan-e Jadid district based on intelligence reporting. The force secured and cleared the compound, and after having all occupants exit the premises peacefully, the force searched the area for the leader.
During initial questioning, the facilitator identified himself, and was detained by the security force for further questioning.
Throughout the search the security force was careful to ensure the safety of all women and children.
South
A combined Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban leader and one of his associates during a security operation in Maiwand district, Kandahar province yesterday.
The Taliban leader oversaw operations and passed situation updates for future attacks on Afghan and coalition forces. He also facilitated weapons and improvised explosive device components for other Taliban commanders in the area.
After extensive intelligence gathering, the combined security force searched for the leader at a compound in Maiwand district. The search was initiated as the force isolated the area and called for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully. All occupants complied, allowing the force to secure the safety of all women and children.
The force continued its search of the compound, uncovering over 240 pounds (109 kilograms) of marijuana and identifying the insurgent leader. He and one of his associates were detained for further questioning.
In Arghandab district, Kandahar province, a combined Afghan and coalition force patrol discovered a weapons cache consisting of five 82 mm mortar rounds yesterday.
In a separate combined patrol in the same district and province, an Afghan and coalition force patrol discovered a weapons cache consisting of seven rocket-propelled grenades yesterday.
All weapons and drugs have been or will be destroyed by the security forces.
East
In Sabari district, Khost province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force captured a Hezb-e Islami Gulbuddin leader and one of his associates during a security operation yesterday.
The leader is the suspected commander of HIG operations in the Kholbesat area of the district. He participated in attacks with the intent of degrading the Afghan government in Sabari district.
The combined force searched for the leader at a compound in the district based on intelligence reports indicating his whereabouts. The force isolated the area, calling all occupants to exit the premises peacefully.
Continuing the search, they cleared the area and interviewed local residents. During the interviews the insurgent leader identified himself to the security force and was detained. One individual with suspected ties to HIG activity was also detained for further questioning.
The force found and safely destroyed multiple IEDs, grenades, blasting caps, detonation cord and AK-47 assault rifles during the operation.
There were no shots fired or civilians harmed during the operation.
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2011-05-S-041
For Immediate Release
KABUL, Afghanistan (May 13, 2011) – A combined Afghan and coalition security force detained several suspected insurgents while searching for a Taliban leader during a security operation in Murghab district, Badghis province yesterday.
The Taliban leader facilitates weapons and improvised explosive devices throughout the district. He also plans and conducts attacks against Afghan and coalition forces.
Intelligence reports led the combined security force to a compound in the area. While the force was moving into position they noticed several individuals attempting to evade, the force pursued and apprehended them. After initially questioning the individuals, the force detained them under suspicion of insurgent activity in the area.
No shots were fired during this operation.
In other ISAF news throughout Afghanistan:
North
A combined Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban facilitator during a security operation in Baghlan-e Jadid district, Baghlan province yesterday.
The Taliban facilitator was a financier for both Taliban and Hezb-e Islami Gulbuddin networks in the province. He raised money throughout the region and funnelled it directly into the Baghlan Taliban financial commission.
The combined force searched a compound in Baghlan-e Jadid district based on intelligence reporting. The force secured and cleared the compound, and after having all occupants exit the premises peacefully, the force searched the area for the leader.
During initial questioning, the facilitator identified himself, and was detained by the security force for further questioning.
Throughout the search the security force was careful to ensure the safety of all women and children.
South
A combined Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban leader and one of his associates during a security operation in Maiwand district, Kandahar province yesterday.
The Taliban leader oversaw operations and passed situation updates for future attacks on Afghan and coalition forces. He also facilitated weapons and improvised explosive device components for other Taliban commanders in the area.
After extensive intelligence gathering, the combined security force searched for the leader at a compound in Maiwand district. The search was initiated as the force isolated the area and called for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully. All occupants complied, allowing the force to secure the safety of all women and children.
The force continued its search of the compound, uncovering over 240 pounds (109 kilograms) of marijuana and identifying the insurgent leader. He and one of his associates were detained for further questioning.
In Arghandab district, Kandahar province, a combined Afghan and coalition force patrol discovered a weapons cache consisting of five 82 mm mortar rounds yesterday.
In a separate combined patrol in the same district and province, an Afghan and coalition force patrol discovered a weapons cache consisting of seven rocket-propelled grenades yesterday.
All weapons and drugs have been or will be destroyed by the security forces.
East
In Sabari district, Khost province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force captured a Hezb-e Islami Gulbuddin leader and one of his associates during a security operation yesterday.
The leader is the suspected commander of HIG operations in the Kholbesat area of the district. He participated in attacks with the intent of degrading the Afghan government in Sabari district.
The combined force searched for the leader at a compound in the district based on intelligence reports indicating his whereabouts. The force isolated the area, calling all occupants to exit the premises peacefully.
Continuing the search, they cleared the area and interviewed local residents. During the interviews the insurgent leader identified himself to the security force and was detained. One individual with suspected ties to HIG activity was also detained for further questioning.
The force found and safely destroyed multiple IEDs, grenades, blasting caps, detonation cord and AK-47 assault rifles during the operation.
There were no shots fired or civilians harmed during the operation.