ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update May 6, 2011

ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan  2011-05-S-016 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (May 6, 2011)  In Gelan district, Ghazni province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban facilitator during a security operation yesterday. The facilitator facilitated explosive devices and coordinated and conducted attacks with insurgent leadership specifically targeting Afghan and coalition forces along Highway 1.  After intelligence gathering, the security force searched for the facilitator at a compound in the district. After isolating the area, the force called for all occupants to exit. During initial questioning, facilitator identified himself to the force and was subsequently taken into custody. No shots were fired during the operation.