A combined Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban facilitator and two individuals with suspected insurgent ties during an Afghan-led security operation in Kajaki district, Helmand province, yesterday. The facilitator directed a courier network which transfered roadside bomb components and narcotics for Taliban insurgents in Kajaki.

The security force was searching for the facilitator at an associated compound when they discovered individuals suspected as Taliban insurgents. After initial assessment, it was discovered one of them was the facilitator. He and his two associates were detained for further questioning.