Key Taliban commander in Helmand targeted

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

08.29.2010

Courtesy Story

ISAF Joint Command

KABUL - Afghan and coalition forces detained several suspected insurgents in Helmand province Saturday while in pursuit of a Taliban commander who is a key facilitator of weapons and supplies for other Taliban commanders operating in northern Helmand.

Afghan and coalition forces targeted a compound in remote Marjah District to search for the commander. Afghan and coalition forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the compound peacefully and then secured the area. The security force detained the suspected insurgents after questioning the residents on scene.

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

• Date Taken: 08.29.2010
• Date Posted: 08.29.2010 09:17
• Story ID: 55352
• Location: KABUL, AF