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.  Afghan and coalition security forces detained several suspected insurgents during their search for a high-ranking Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan senior leader in Kunduz province.   The targeted individual facilitates suicide bombers from Pakistan for attacks in the province and acts as a liaison for Taliban in the area.   Intelligence reports led the security force to a series of compounds north of Gor Tappah in Chahar Darah district to search for the IMU operative. 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. After initial questioning, the security force detained the suspected insurgents.  
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.