Several Suspected Insurgents Detained in Southern Afghanistan
Several Suspected Insurgents Detained in Southern Afghanistan
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2010-10-CA-128  For Immediate Release Download PDF   KABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 13) - Afghan and coalition forces detained several suspected insurgents in two overnight operations in southern Afghanistan aimed at capturing Taliban leadership.   Afghan and coalition security forces targeted the leader of a Taliban facilitation cell that specializes in logistics support and guidance for Taliban improvised explosive device leaders. He also reportedly transported a thousand pounds of homemade explosives from Pakistan to Zabul province.   The security force targeted a compound in the village of Sargon Kalay in Tarnek Wa Jaldak district to look for the targeted individual, who regularly moves weapons and foreign fighters from Pakistan into the province.   Afghan forces called for all occupants to exit the compound peacefully, before the joint force cleared and secured the compound. After initial questioning at the scene, the security force detained one suspected insurgent. 