ISAF Joint Command Operational Update April 7, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-04-S-020 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (April 7, 2011)  A combined Afghan and coalition force captured a Taliban leader and two other suspected insurgents during a raid in Andar district, Ghazni province, yesterday. The cell leader was an IED expert who maintained connections with Taliban leadership in the area.  The combined force targeted a compound suspected of Taliban activity in the district. They isolated the targeted compound and called for all occupants to exit the premises peacefully. After ensuring the safety of civilians, the force conducted their search and identified the Taliban leader. He and two other suspected insurgents, were detained. There were no shots fired during the operation.