ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update Feb. 24, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-02-S-180 For Immediate Release   KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 24) A Taliban leader along with several suspected insurgents was detained by Afghan and coalition forces during an operation in Kandahar City, Kandahar province yesterday.  The Taliban leader operated in the city and Arghandab district, where he was responsible for storing and distributing insurgent supplies for attacks against Afghan and coalition forces within the province. He was able to coordinate the release of an insurgent involved in the suicide attack at the Kandahar City police headquarters Feb. 12 that killed several Afghan National Police officers and wounded numerous others.  Intelligence reports led the security force to the targeted compound in the city, where Afghan forces called for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully before conducting a search. The Taliban leader and several suspected insurgents were detained after initial questioning at the scene for involvement in insurgent activity.

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ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update, Feb. 25, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-02-S-185 For Immediate Release   KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 25, 2011)  ISAF confirmed yesterday, two Taliban leaders were detained during Afghan and coalition operations in Kandahar and Helmand provinces Feb.23.  The Taliban leader detained in Kandahar Feb. 23 operated in Kandahar City and Arghandab district, where he was responsible for ambushes and IED attacks. He received rockets and ammunition from other Taliban leaders in the area and received orders from a Pakistan-based Taliban leader.