ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update April 25, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-04-S-076 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (April 25, 2011) A combined Afghan and coalition forces captured a Taliban leader and several of his associates during a security operation in Sherzad district, Nangarhar province, yesterday. The leader was a suicide-vest facilitator, who planned and conducted attacks against Afghan and coalition forces.  The security force targeted the leader’s suspected compound based on numerous intelligence reports of Taliban activity in the area. The force isolated and secured the area before commencing their search. After calling for all occupants to exit the buildings, the force continued their search and questioned residents. The leader and several suspected insurgents were indentified and detained as a result of the interviews. There were no shots fired during the operation.