name: Several Detained During Targeted Operation
text: Several Detained During Targeted Operation
  ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-09-CA-269 For Immediate Release Download PDF  KABUL, Afghanistan (Sept. 24) - Acting on tips from local citizens and intelligence sources, a combined Afghan Security Force and coalition patrol detained several men with suspected insurgent links in Uruzgan province Thursday.  The suspected insurgents were found at a compound associated with a target who specializes in construction and emplacement of improvised explosive devices, and has been involved in numerous small-arms and indirect-fire attacks against Afghan and coalition forces.  The targeted insurgent allegedly received advanced IED training in Pakistan and appears to have close ties to Taliban leadership there. The detained men were taken to a coalition base for processing and questioning.