name: IED Commander and other militants captured in Helmand
text: Apr. 17: Afghan-ISAF Operations in Helmand, Kandahar Ghazni, Kabul
  NEWS RELEASE ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-04-CA-049  For Immediate Release
  
  KABUL, Afghanistan (April 17) - An Afghan-international security force captured a Taliban improvised explosive device (IED) commander and other militants in Helmand Province this morning.
   The combined force searched a compound in north Marjah after intelligence information indicated insurgent activity. During the search the joint force captured the Taliban commander who is believed to be responsible for IED, mine defenses and the transfers of weapons and explosives. When captured he immediately surrendered and identified himself as the targeted insurgent. Several other militants were also detained.
   No shots were fired and no Afghan citizens were harmed during the operation.