Two suspected insurgents detained by Afghan and coalition force in Logar

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

08.06.2010

Courtesy Story

ISAF Joint Command

KABUL - An Afghan and coalition security force detained two suspected insurgents Thursday while in pursuit of a Taliban improvised explosive device and weapons facilitator.

The security force targeted a series of compounds east of Qaryeh-ya Tawakal in Pul-e 'Alam district to search for the facilitator. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all residents to peacefully exit the buildings and then secured the area. After questioning the residents at the scene, the assault force detained the suspected insurgents.

"IEDs continue to be one of the worst threats for the Afghan people," said Col. Rafael Torres, ISAF Joint Command Combined Joint Operations Center director. "We will continue to target insurgents participating in production or emplacement of these barbaric devices."

Afghan and coalition forces did not fire their weapons and they protected the women and children throughout the search.

• Date Taken: 08.06.2010
• Date Posted: 08.06.2010 02:47
• Story ID: 54038
• Location: KABUL, AF