Taliban Commander Killed in Helmand
Feb. 11: Afghan-ISAF Operations in Eastern, Southern Afghanistan
NEWS RELEASE ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan   2010-02-CA-050  For Immediate Release


 An Afghan-international joint force stopped a vehicle in north Helmand's Washer district near Shah Mirza Kariz after intelligence information indicated insurgent activity. As the force approached the vehicle, the driver, who was the sole occupant, drew an AK-47 and pointed at them. The combined force then engaged and killed him. The driver was a Taliban commander, responsible for directing attacks, IED production and procuring weapons and explosives for several insurgent networks.