ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update May 1, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-05-S-001 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (May 1, 2011) – A combined Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban facilitator and one suspected insurgent during a security operation in Sayyidabad district, Wardak province, yesterday.  The facilitator was a senior Taliban fighter who had conducted multiple attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He also assists the terrorist network with the acquisition and movement of weapons from Pakistan into Afghanistan for insurgents in his group.  The security force searched for the facilitator at a compound in the district based on multiple intelligence tips. After isolating the compound, the force called for all occupants to exit the buildings. The occupants complied with the request and the force commenced their search.  After completing their search, the force questioned the residents. During questioning, the facilitator identified himself to the force and was subsequently apprehended. One individual with suspected ties to Taliban insurgency was also detained during the search for further questioning.