Afghan, Coalition Forces Detain a Taliban Leader in Kandahar, Zabul
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-01-S-131 For Immediate Release Download PDF    KABUL, Afghanistan (Jan. 12, 2011) —  In Zabul province, Afghan and coalition forces targeted a Taliban facilitator who operates primarily in the Shah Joy district, detaining two suspected insurgents during a security operation.  The targeted Taliban facilitator is responsible for support to Taliban operations to include the movement of improvised explosive device making material and movement of money associated with Taliban activities. He recently requested an insurgent bring him IED materials to his location.  Security forces followed leads to a targeted location in Shah Joy district, where Afghan forces called for all occupants to exit out of the compound peacefully before conducting a search. The security team detained two suspected insurgents after initial questioning at the scene.  No women or children were injured or detained during these operations and the the security force conducted them without firing their weapons.