Two detained in Zabul
ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update April 20, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-04-S-056 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (April 20, 2011)  A combined Afghan and coalition force captured a Taliban facilitator and one of his associates during a security operation in Shah Joy district, Zabul province, yesterday. The facilitator was responsible for planning attacks specifically targeting coalition forces along Highway 1.  The combined security force targeted the facilitator at a location in Shah Joy. After locating a compound in the district, the security force isolated the area and called for occupants to exit the buildings. The Afghan members of the force were careful to ensure the safety of the women and children before continuing their search. While searching the area, the force identified and detained the facilitator and one suspected insurgent for further questioning. The security force also found ammonium nitrate, propane tanks and homemade-bomb making materials. There were no shots fired during the operation.