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KABUL, Afghanistan - An Afghan and coalition security force detained several suspected insurgents in Helmand province Wednesday during their continued pursuit of the assessed Taliban deputy commander of the Lashkar Gah District, who commands more than 100 fighters.
The security force targeted a compound east of Kharowtan in Nahr-e Saraj District to search for the commander. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to peacefully exit the buildings and then secured the area. After questioning all of the residents, the security force detained several suspected insurgents for further questioning.
The assault force found an AK-47 with several magazines along with Pakistani money at the scene. Afghan and coalition forces did not fire their weapons and they protected the women and children throughout the search.
"These operations prevent violent extremists from being able to threaten Afghan sovereignty or maintain safe havens from which they can threaten the security of the Afghan people," said Col. Rafael Torres, ISAF Joint Command Combined Joint Operations center.
| Date Taken: | 08.05.2010 |
| Date Posted: | 08.05.2010 07:15 |
| Story ID: | 53981 |
| Location: | KABUL, AF |
| Web Views: | 155 |
| Downloads: | 142 |
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