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SgtJim
12-03-2010, 06:41 AM
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2010-12-S-030
For Immediate Release


KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 3) – The International Security Assistance Force confirmed
the capture of a Taliban leader in Ghazni province Dec. 1.

The targeted individual directed a cell of fighters in planning and conducting attacks as well as facilitating
and emplacing improvised explosive devices along public roads.

Intelligence tips led the security force to a compound west of Zarghun Shahr in Ab Band district
to search for the targeted individual. Afghan forces called for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully
before the joint security force cleared the compound finding multiple automatic weapons, grenades and IED materials, including blasting caps.

After initial questioning at the scene, the security force detained the Taliban leader along with several of his associates.

The assault force did not fire their weapons and they ensured the safety of the women and children for the duration of the search.