2011-11-S-030

ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan

For Immediate Release

KABUL, Afghanistan (Nov. 18, 2011)
In Sangin district, Helmand province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force detained multiple suspected insurgents during an operation in search of a Taliban facilitator yesterday. The facilitator operates in both Kandahar and Helmand provinces and organizes attacks against coalition forces, placement of roadside bombs and distribution of explosives. The security force seized one rocket-propelled grenade launcher, one PKM machine gun, one AK-47 assault rifle and multiple grenades during the operation.