Apr. 17: Afghan-ISAF Operations in Helmand, Kandahar Ghazni, Kabul
NEWS RELEASE ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan  2010-04-CA-049  For Immediate Release

KABUL, Afghanistan (April 17) - An Afghan-international security force captured a Taliban improvised explosive device (IED) commander and other militants in Helmand Province this morning.
 The combined force searched a compound in north Marjah after intelligence information indicated insurgent activity. During the search the joint force captured the Taliban commander who is believed to be responsible for IED, mine defenses and the transfers of weapons and explosives. When captured he immediately surrendered and identified himself as the targeted insurgent. Several other militants were also detained.
 No shots were fired and no Afghan citizens were harmed during the operation.