Haqqani, Taliban Leaders Targeted Throughout Afghanistan
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-11-S-360 For Immediate Release Download PDF    KABUL, Afghanistan (Nov. 29, 2010) – Afghan and coalition forces detained more than 15 suspected insurgents during three security operations over the last 24 hours.  Afghan and coalition forces in Farah province detained several suspected insurgents as they targeted a Taliban leader during a joint security operation yesterday. The forces detained the suspects in the Bakwah district as they targeted an Iran-based foreign-fighter and weapons facilitator.  The joint security force used intelligence reports to lead them to the insurgents, who were traveling in a remote area. Afghan forces called the occupants to exit their vehicle peacefully before conducting questioning and searching the vehicle. The Afghan and coalition forces detained the suspects based on initial questioning at the scene.  The security forces ensured the safety of the women and children throughout the operations.