Taliban leader and several associates captured in Ghazni
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) Afghan and coalition forces detained a Taliban leader and several additional suspected insurgents during an operation in Gelan district, Ghazni province yesterday.  The leader for the district was responsible for attacks against Afghan and coalition force vehicles along Highway 1 and observed indirect fire attacks against Forward Operating Base Warrior. He exercised command and control over an insurgent cell of fighters. The leader also appointed new leaders and reorganized insurgent cell structure according to recent reporting.  Intelligence reports led the security force to the targeted compound in the district, where Afghan forces called for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully before conducting a search. The leader and suspected insurgents were detained based on initial questioning at the scene.