Taliban leader and several suspected insurgents detained in Nangarhar
ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update, Feb. 8, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-02-S-049 For Immediate Release    KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 8, 2011) In Pachir wa Agam district, Afghan and coalition forces detained a Taliban leader along with several suspected insurgents during a security operation in Nangarhar province yesterday. Recent reporting indicates he met with other Taliban insurgents to plan a future attack against Afghan and coalition forces. The Taliban leader self identified himself to the security force as the targeted insurgent and was detained. Several suspected insurgents were detained after initial questioning at the scene. Four rocket propelled grenades rounds, multiple AK-47s, chest racks, grenades, a pistol and ammunition was recovered by the security force.