Taliban leader and several associates captured in Ghazni
ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update April 25, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-04-S-076 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (April 25, 2011)  In Ghazni province, a combined Afghan and coalition force captured a Taliban leader and several of his associates during a security operation in Ghazni district, yesterday. The leader directed supply movements and explosive-device attacks on coalition forces.  The security force targeted two compounds associated with Taliban activity to search for the leader, based on intelligence tips. While clearing the first compound, one suspected insurgent attempted to evade the force and was apprehended. After interviewing residents, the force completed the search of the compound, detaining two suspected insurgents for further questioning.  At a nearby location, the force secured and cleared a second compound. After calling for all occupants to exit peacefully, the force discovered a small weapons cache hidden in one of the buildings. Multiple explosive-device materials, AK-47 rifles, a shotgun, grenades, chest racks and a mortar base plate were discovered and destroyed. Completing their search, the force identified and detained the leader along with several other suspected insurgents. There were no shots fired during either search.