Forces Target Taliban Leaders Throughout Afghanistan
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-01-S-197 For Immediate Release Download PDF  KABUL, Afghanistan (Jan. 18, 2011) — Afghan and coalition forces targeted Taliban leaders in Farah, Kandahar, Nangarhar and Paktiya provinces detaining more than 10 suspected insurgents during four security operations yesterday.  In Nangarhar province, Afghan and coalition forces targeted a Taliban weapons and finance facilitator in Behsud district detaining one suspected insurgent during a joint security operation.  The Taliban facilitator operates within the Sherzad district where he is responsible for direct fire attacks against coalition forces and aircraft in Tutu village. He organizes, sells and distributes weapons, narcotics and funds for Taliban insurgents in the region.  Security forces followed leads to a series of buildings in Behsud district. Afghan forces called for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully before conducting a search of the buildings. The security force detained one suspected insurgent after initial questioning for involvement in insurgent activities.