Afghan, coalition forces detain Taliban facilitator in Paktiya

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

01.20.2011

Courtesy Story

ISAF Joint Command

KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan and coalition forces detained a Taliban facilitator along with one suspected insurgent during a security operation in Paktiya province yesterday.

The Taliban facilitator was responsible for laundering money through the black market to finance Taliban insurgent operations. He is closely associated with a network of narcotic traffickers in the area. Recent reporting indicates he was planning a possible attack with other Taliban insurgents.

Security forces followed leads to a targeted location in Gardez district, where Afghan forces called for all occupants to exit out of the buildings peacefully before conducting a search. The Taliban facilitator identified himself to the security force and was detained. The security team detained one suspected insurgent based on initial questioning at the scene.

With the capture of the Taliban facilitator leader yesterday, Afghan and coalition forces have detained more than 35 Taliban senior leaders and facilitators along with more than 175 suspected Taliban insurgents since the first of the year. The security force conducted 86 percent of those missions without shots fired.

• Date Taken: 01.20.2011
• Date Posted: 01.20.2011 04:02
• Story ID: 63847
• Location: KABUL, AF