Taliban facilitator and associate detained in Kandahar
ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update June 11, 2011


ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2011-06-S-038
For Immediate Release

KABUL, Afghanistan (June 11, 2011) 
A combined Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban facilitator and one of his associates during an overnight security operation in Zharay district, Kandahar province, yesterday. The facilitator was involved with weapons procurement from Pakistan and also provided materials for suicide attacks.

The Afghan-led security force tracked the facilitator to a compound where they began their search by isolating the compound. After an Afghan member of the force called for occupants to exit, the security force ensured the safety of the women and children. The force searched the area and interviewed residents, identifying and detaining the facilitator and one of his associates for further questioning. No shots were fired during the operation.