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KABUL- The International Security Assistance Force confirmed the capture of a Taliban commander in Helmand province, who was responsible for ordering small-arms fire and improvised explosive device attacks against Afghan civilians as well as Afghan and coalition forces.
The commander was among several suspected Taliban insurgents detained during an Afghan and coalition force operation Saturday.
As the joint security force approached the first targeted compound in the remote Nawah-ye Barakzai District, a group of men tried to escape the area. The security force tracked them down and peacefully detained two suspected insurgents. After the area was secure, Afghan forces called for all residents to exit the compound peacefully and then cleared the buildings. After questioning the residents, the assault force detained additional suspected insurgents. The security force found wet opium and a shotgun at the scene.
A separate security force targeted a different compound in the area. Afghan forces called for all residents to exit the compound and then cleared the buildings. The commander and two additional suspected insurgents were detained at the compound.
The security force did not fire their weapons and they protected the women and children throughout the search.
| Date Taken: | 08.16.2010 |
| Date Posted: | 08.16.2010 04:19 |
| Story ID: | 54637 |
| Location: | KABUL, AF |
| Web Views: | 64 |
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