KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition forces captured a Taliban facilitator during a security operation in Paktika province yesterday.
The facilitator operates mainly in Yosef Khel district conducting surveillance of Afghan National Security Force and coalition force patrols for Taliban cells in the area.
Based on intelligence tips, the security force targeted a compound northeast of Yahya Khel. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully before the joint security force cleared and secured the compound.
After initial questioning at the scene, the security force detained the suspected insurgent.
The security force did not fire their weapons during this operation and the women and children remained safe and protected throughout the search.
Date Taken: | 11.26.2010 |
Date Posted: | 11.26.2010 03:00 |
Story ID: | 60897 |
Location: | KABUL, AF |
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