Afghan-led security force detains two suspected Taliban insurgents in Kandahar

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

08.10.2010

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ISAF Joint Command

KABUL, Afghanistan – An Afghan and coalition security force detained two suspected Taliban insurgents in Kandahar province Monday in pursuit of a Taliban commander responsible for ambushes and improvised explosive device attacks against civilians and Afghan and coalition security forces.

The security force targeted a compound in Sahebdad Ghundey village in Kandahar district to search for the commander, who is also involved in the acquisition of weapons and munitions for the network. Afghan forces called for all residents to exit the compound peacefully and then secured the area. After questioning the residents, the assault force detained the suspected insurgents.

“The Taliban are feeling the pressure in Kandahar,” said U.S. Army Col. Rafael Torres, International Security Assistance Force Joint Command Combined Joint Operations Center director. “Over the last two months, Afghan and coalition forces have captured more than two dozen Taliban leaders in the province, while detaining more than 140 suspected insurgents.”

The security force did not fire their weapons and they protected the women and children throughout the search.

• Date Taken: 08.10.2010
• Date Posted: 08.10.2010 02:40
• Story ID: 54259
• Location: KABUL, AF