Taliban weapons facilitator detained in Logar
ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update March 23, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-03-S-077 For Immediate Release   KABUL, Afghanistan (March 23, 2011)  Afghan and coalition security forces captured a Taliban weapons facilitator today in the Baraki Barak district, Logar province.   The Taliban operative is a key weapons facilitator for Taliban attack cells operating within Baraki Barak district. He also facilitates the movement of explosive devices for a key IED facilitator and attack coordinator.   Based on local tips, the joint security force targeted a compound in the district. Afghan and coalition forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the compound peacefully. The joint force searched the compound without incident and detained severalTaliban insurgents, one of which identified himself as the Taliban weapons facilitator. Security forces also found and destroyed a grenade and suicide vest materials. No shots were fired and no civilians were injured.