ISAF Joint Command Evening Operational Update, March 06, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-03-S-019 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (March 6) Afghan and coalition forces targeted a senior Taliban leader yesterday, detaining several suspected insurgents during an operation in Baghlan-e Jadid, Baghlan province.  The senior Taliban leader facilitated night vision devices, mines, and IED components used in attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He also requested suicide vests and recruited suicide bombers for use in attacks against Afghan and coalition forces.   Intelligence reports led the security force to the targeted compound where Afghan forces called for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully before conducting a search. Three suspected insurgents were detained after questioning at the scene for involvement in insurgent activity.