ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update May 14, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-05-S-048 For Immediate Release   KABUL, Afghanistan (May 14, 2011)  A combined Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban facilitator and one of his associates during a security operation in Zharay district, Kandahar province, yesterday.   The senior Taliban facilitator was responsible for supplying IED materials and weapons to over 15 other Taliban insurgents in the district.   After extensive intelligence gathering, the combined security force searched for the facilitator at his suspected compound in Zharay district. The search commenced as the force called for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully, allowing them to secure the safety of all women and children. Once all civilians were secured the force searched the compound and interviewed residents. Based on the information provided in the interviews the security force was able to identify and detain the insurgent facilitator.   During the operation the force also discovered and safely destroyed a cache of drugs. The operation was completed peacefully with no civilians harmed.