Insurgent Leadership Targeted, Suspected Insurgents Detained
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-11-CA-178 For Immediate Release Download PDF    KABUL, Afghanistan (Nov. 14, 2010) – Afghan and coalition forces detained numerous suspected insurgents during four operations aimed at capturing insurgent leadership throughout Afghanistan Saturday.  A separate joint security force detained several suspected insurgents while targeting a Haqqani Network improvised explosive device expert and facilitator in Paktika province. Local Haqqani Network senior leaders rely on the facilitator’s expertise and guidance in conducting their IED attacks.  Based on intelligence reports, the security force targeted a remote compound southwest of Talabkhel to search for the facilitator. After an Afghan-led call-out, the joint security force cleared and secured the area. The security force detained the suspected insurgents after initial questioning at the scene.  The assault forces conducted the operations without firing their weapons and they ensured the safety of the women and children throughout the searches.