ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update May 16, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-05-S-056 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (May 16, 2011)  In Baraki Barak district, Logar province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban facilitator and several of his associates during a security operation yesterday.  The facilitator was heavily involved in the acquisition and distribution of weapons, including ammunition, rockets and IEDs to insurgents throughout the area for attacks against Afghan and coalition forces.  Following intelligence reports indicating the facilitator’s location, the combined security force searched for the leader at a compound in the district. The force called for all occupants to exit the premises peacefully, ensuring the safety of all women and children. During initial questioning the insurgent facilitator identified himself to the security force, resulting in his detention and several individuals who had connections to insurgent activity in the area.  No civilians were harmed during the operation.