Forces Target Taliban Leader for Movement of Insurgents, Explosives
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-01-S-062 For Immediate Release Download PDF    KABUL, Afghanistan (Jan. 6) – Afghan and coalition forces targeted a Taliban leader who is responsible for moving insurgents, explosives and equipment from Pakistan into Garm Ser district, detaining several suspected insurgents during a security operation in Helmand province yesterday.   The targeted Taliban leader recently began moving insurgents, explosives and equipment from Pakistan to Garm Ser in order to counter current Taliban logistical issues due to Afghan and coalition operations in the province. Before arriving in the province he mentored Taliban insurgents in Pakistan. Recent reporting indicates he is receiving operational direction from the Helmand Taliban shadow governor.   Forces followed leads to the target location, where Afghan forces called for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully before conducting a search. The security team identified and detained several suspected insurgents based on initial questioning at the scene.   No women or children were injured or detained during these operations and the security force conducted these operations without firing their weapons.