Taliban facilitator detained in Zabul
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2011-09-S-045
For Immediate Release

KABUL, Afghanistan (Sep. 19, 2011)
A combined Afghan and coalition security force detained a Taliban facilitator during a security operation in Qalat district, Zabul province, yesterday. The leader organized attacks in both Qalat and Shah Joy districts, and facilitated the construction and placement of roadside bombs.  He also oversaw a cell of insurgent fighters responsible for an intimidation campaign in the region.