name: Suspected militant detained in Kandahar
text: May 11: Afghan-ISAF Forces Conduct Operations in Southern, Eastern Afghanistan
   ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-05-CA-039  For Immediate Release
  
   In Kandahar last night, a joint security force found explosive components and captured a suspected militant as the patrol pursued a Taliban commander.
   The combined force went to a compound in the village of Maku, in the Zharay district, after intelligence information indicated insurgent activity. While searching the compound the assault force captured a suspected militant and detained him for further questioning.
   The search team also uncovered multiple 155mm shells, ammonium nitrate and sulfur, all used to make explosives.
   The targeted Taliban commander is involved in purchasing weapons and IEDs for attacks on coalition forces.
   No shots were fired and no one was harmed during the operation.