Insurgent Leadership Targeted, Suspected Insurgents Detained
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-11-CA-178 For Immediate Release Download PDF    KABUL, Afghanistan (Nov. 14, 2010) – Afghan and coalition forces detained numerous suspected insurgents during four operations aimed at capturing insurgent leadership throughout Afghanistan Saturday.  An Afghan and coalition security force continued focusing on the attack networks operating inside Afghanistan’s capital city, detaining one suspected insurgent during an overnight operation in the province.  Intelligence reports led the security force to a compound south of Kabul City in Musahi district to search for an attack facilitator, who was reportedly participating in planning for upcoming attacks in Kabul. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the compounds peacefully before the joint security force cleared and secured the buildings. Initial questioning at the scene led the security force to detain the suspected insurgent.   A local Afghan National Police force took control of the area before the security force departed.   The assault forces conducted the operations without firing their weapons and they ensured the safety of the women and children throughout the searches.