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    UPDATE: ISAF confirms capture of Taliban leader in Ghazni

    KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

    12.03.2010

    Courtesy Story

    ISAF Joint Command

    KABUL, Afghanistan – The International Security Assistance Force confirmed the capture of a Taliban leader in Ghazni province Dec. 1.

    The targeted individual directed a cell of fighters in planning and conducting attacks as well as facilitating and emplacing improvised explosive devices along public roads.

    Intelligence tips led the security force to a compound west of Zarghun Shahr in Ab Band District to search for the targeted individual. Afghan forces called for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully before the joint security force cleared the compound finding multiple automatic weapons, grenades and IED materials, including blasting caps.

    After initial questioning at the scene, the security force detained the Taliban leader along with several of his associates.

    The assault force did not fire their weapons and they ensured the safety of the women and children for the duration of the search.

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    Date Taken: 12.03.2010
    Date Posted: 12.03.2010 04:54
    Story ID: 61263
    Location: KABUL, AF

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