ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update May 28, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-05-S-104  KABUL, Afghanistan (May 28, 2011)  In Kandahar province yesterday, a combined Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban leader and a facilitator along with several suspected insurgents during security operations in Panjwa’i district and Kandahar city.  The targeted facilitator was responsible for weapons acquisition and involvement in direct attacks against security forces.  The Afghan-led force searched for the facilitator at his suspected compound in Kandahar city. He was identified after the force searched the area and conducted interviews with residents. One of his associates was also detained during the search.