ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update April 24, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-04-S-073 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (April 24, 2011)  A combined Afghan and coalition force capture a Taliban financier and numerous suspected insurgents during a security operation in Daman district, Kandahar province, yesterday. The financier was responsible for transporting weapons and homemade bomb materials, as well as funding Taliban cells.  Intelligence tips led the combined force to search the financier’s suspected compound in the district. The forces isolated and secured a series of buildings. After calling all residents out of the buildings, the force conducted interviews and continued their search. While searching, they discovered an AK-47 assault rifle and several pistols. The financier was identified and detained as a result of the interviews from residents. Several of his associates were also detained for further questioning. Throughout the search the force ensured the safety of the civilians.