ISAF Joint Command Evening Operational Update, Feb. 14, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-02-S-099 For Immediate Release   KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 14, 2011) — A joint Afghan National Security and International Security Assistance Force patrol targeted an insurgent weapons facilitator in Musa Qalah district, Helmand province yesterday.  Several insurgents were killed and one man was detained during the operation.  The target of the operation is directly involved in the facilitation of suicide improvised explosive device vests and other weapons, including rockets, used to target Afghan security forces and ISAF in northern Helmand.  Intelligence reports and tips from local citizens led the joint patrol to a compound associated with the target. After an Afghan-led call-out was unsuccessful, the force moved to search the buildings. They were met by two armed men who attempted to engage the patrol. They were killed with aimed shots.  Later on, a number of women and children exited a building followed by two males. The women and children were protected while one of the men was sent back into the building to open the curtains. When he exited, he was carrying a rifle and attempted to fire at the force. He was killed with aimed shots.  During a search of the compound, the force discovered three AK-47 rifles and associated ammunition.  The detainee was taken by Afghan authorities for processing and further questioning.  The weapons were safely destroyed on site.