Forces target Taliban leadership in Kandahar, Zabul

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

12.01.2010

Courtesy Story

ISAF Joint Command

KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition forces conducted two separate security operations overnight targeting Taliban leadership involved in the facilitation and emplacement of improvised explosive devices.

Afghan and coalition forces detained two individuals to impede the transport of IED materials and narcotics between Pakistan and the Kandahar area during a security operation in Kandahar province.

The forces conducted the operation in Zharay district targeting an individual who personally moves narcotics and IED materials across the Pakistan border into Afghanistan. The insurgent provides the illegal substances to various IED networks in the area and carries narcotics across the border to further financial support for terrorist activities.

Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call all occupants to exit the targeted buildings peacefully before conducting a search. The Afghan and coalition forces detained the suspects based on initial questioning at the scene.

Separate security forces detained several suspects as they targeted an IED leader during a joint security operation in Zabul province.

The forces detained the suspected insurgents while targeting an individual who emplaced multiple IEDs to ambush Afghan and coalition forces. The targeted individual operates primarily in the Shah Joy district, where the operation was conducted.

Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call all occupants to exit the targeted buildings peacefully before conducting a search. The search team discovered components used in IED construction during the operation. Afghan and coalition forces detained the suspects based on evidence and initial questioning at the scene.

The joint security teams conducted the operations in the hours of darkness to minimize the risk to local citizens. No women or children were injured or detained during these operations.

The security forces conducted the operations without firing their weapons.

• Date Taken: 12.01.2010
• Date Posted: 12.01.2010 00:28
• Story ID: 61138
• Location: KABUL, AF