Forces Target Insurgent Leadership Detain Suspected Insurgents
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-11-S-342 For Immediate Release Download PDF   KABUL, Afghanistan (Nov. 27) – Afghan and coalition forces detained more than 10 suspected insurgents during three operations in Afghanistan yesterday.   Meanwhile in southern Afghanistan, Afghan and coalition forces detained a suspected insurgent during a joint security operation in Zabul province. The forces were targeting a Taliban IED cell leader whose operations extend from the Shah Joy district of the province and into the Gelan district in Ghazni province.   The targeted individual is reportedly an expert in the construction and emplacement of IEDs. His activities include procuring sensitive components for use in IED attacks against Afghan and coalition forces.  The joint security teams conducted the operations in the hours of darkness to minimize the risk to local citizens. No women or children were injured or detained during these operations.  The security forces conducted the operations without firing their weapons.