ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update April 17, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan  2011-04-S-051 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (April 17, 2011) An Afghan and coalition force detained an insurgent facilitator insurgent during a security operation in Baghlan-e Jadid district, Baghlan province, yesterday. The facilitator operates concurrently for the Taliban and the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan. He provides both group’s leaders situational updates on attacks targeting coalition forces and facilitates bed-down locations for insurgents.  Multiple intelligence sources and local tips led the security force to a compound in the district. After isolating the area, the security force called all occupants to exit the premises peacefully, allowing them to secure the safety of all women and children. The security force conducted their search and interviewed local residents about the location of the facilitator. The facilitator was identified and detained as a result of the interviews. There were no shots fired during the operation.