Several detained in Kandahar
ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update May 17, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-05-S-062 For Immediate Release                        KABUL, Afghanistan (May 17, 2011) – An Afghan and International Security Assistance Force captured a Taliban facilitator along with several other suspected insurgents in Panjwa’i district, Kandahar province yesterday.   The Taliban facilitator was involved in building improvised explosive devices for attacks against Afghan and coalition forces.    Based on numerous intelligence reports, the combined security force searched for the facilitator at a compound in the district. The force called for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully, ensuring the safety of all women and children. The force searched the area and following interviews with residents, identified and detained the facilitator and several of his associates.