Forces Target Suspects of Kandahar Suicide Bombing, IED Network
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-12-S-143 For Immediate Release Download PDF   KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 13, 2010) – Afghan and coalition forces detained several individuals yesterday in two operations conducted in Kandahar and Helmand provinces.   The joint security team detained several suspects without incident in the Zharay district, while targeting an individual who may be connected to the fatal suicide vehicle-borne improvised explosive device attack which killed six International Security Assistance Force servicemembers yesterday.   The targeted individual not only coordinates attacks, but also acquires and supplies weapons to include IEDs and rockets throughout central Kandahar.      The joint security team conducted the operations in the hours of darkness to minimize the risk to local citizens. No women or children were injured or detained during these operations. The security forces conducted the operations without firing their weapons.