ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update Feb. 17, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-02-S-118 For Immediate Release   Security patrols wrap up several leaders, facilitators, destroy narcotics   KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 17) In Kandahar City, Kandahar province, Afghan and coalition forces detained a Taliban facilitator and one suspected insurgent during an operation yesterday. The detained militant was a Kandahar City-based facilitator responsible for acquiring and moving ammunition, weapons and explosives into Kandahar province through Pakistan for attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He was also responsible for providing equipment to a Taliban attack leader who was detained by Afghan and coalition forces Feb. 14 in Kandahar City.  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 facilitator and the suspected insurgent were detained for involvement in insurgent activity after initial questioning at the scene.