Taliban IED Cell Leader, Several Suspected Insurgents Captured in Kandahar
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-07-CA-173  For Immediate Release   KABUL, Afghanistan (July 25) - An Afghan and coalition security force detained several suspected insurgents in Kandahar province last night including a Taliban improvised explosive device (IED) cell leader operating in the Sanjeray area.  The cell leader was also responsible for coordinating supply and logistical issues with Pakistan-based facilitators.  The security force targeted a compound in the village of Senjaray in Zharay district in pursuit of the cell leader. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to peacefully exit the compound. After questioning the residents, the security force detained the IED cell leader and several suspected insurgents for further questioning.  No shots were fired and the women and children were protected throughout the search. "The Taliban's weapon of choice continues to be IEDs which directly kill and wound innocent Afghan civilians," said Col. Rafael Torres, ISAF Joint Command Combined Joint Operations Center director. "The Taliban are desperate and have been instructed by their leaders hiding in Pakistan to increase these terrorist attacks. Afghan and coalition forces will continue to prosecute those who harm the Afghan people and stand in the way of peace and security in Afghanistan."