Afghan, Coalition Forces Detain Taliban Leader in Logar
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-12-S-244 For Immediate Release Download PDF  KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 21) – Afghan and coalition forces captured a Taliban improvised explosive device leader during a security operation in Logar province yesterday.   Intelligence reports indicate the Taliban leader was responsible for the facilitation and planning of IED and direct and indirect fire attacks in Baraki Barak district.    The security force followed intelligence tips to a compound in Baraki Barak district to search for the leader. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the compound peacefully before the joint security force cleared and secured the building.  After the area was secure, the security force conducted initial questioning at the scene before detaining the Taliban leader.   The joint security team conducted the operation in the hours of darkness to minimize the risk to local citizens. No women or children were injured or detained during this operation.   The security forces conducted the operation without firing their weapons.