ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update April 29, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-04-S-090 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (April 29, 2011) – A combined Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban facilitator and several of his associates during a security operation in Zharay district, Kandahar province, yesterday.  The facilitator distributed weapons and supplies to insurgents in his network for attacks.  The security force targeted a compound in the district which intelligence reports indicated was associated with the facilitator. After isolating the compound and calling all occupants to exit, the force commenced their search.  While searching the area, the force discovered more than 225 electric blasting caps which are used to initiate explosives. They also discovered transmitters and receivers used for remote-controlled homemade bombs. All blasting caps were safely destroyed .  Completing the search, the force interviewed residents to identify the facilitator. The force identified and detained the facilitator based on the information provided by residents, and they also detained several suspected insurgents for further questioning. There were no shots fired during the operation.