Taliban facilitator detained in Kandahar
ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update April 11, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-04-S-033 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (April 11, 2011) – A combined Afghan and coalition force captured a Taliban facilitator during a security operation in Zharay district, Kandahar province, yesterday.  The facilitator was a Taliban financier who funds operations and acquires weapons for attacks against coalition forces, including the vehicle-borne improvised explosive device attack against a coalition forward operating base April 7.  Based on intelligence tips, the security force targeted the facilitator’s compound in the district. The combined security force secured and cleared the targeted area and called all occupants to exit the premises peacefully. After ensuring the safety of all women and children, the force identified and detained the facilitator. No shots were fired during the operation.