ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update May 22, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-05-S-078 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (May 22, 2011)  In Pul-e Alam district, Logar province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban facilitator and two of his associates during a security operation, yesterday.  The Taliban facilitator operated in Pul-e 'Alam and Baraki Barak districts, Logar province and Gardez district, Paktiya province. He assisted other insurgents in IED training, and has participated in attacks against Afghan forces. The facilitator also coordinated equipment shipments from Pakistan to network insurgents active within Logar, Paktiya, and Khost provinces.  The combined security force located the facilitator at his compound in Pul-e Alam. Upon arriving and securing the scene, an Afghan member of the force called for all building occupants to exit the compound. The security force conducted on-site questioning and based on the information provided; the insurgent facilitator and two of his associates were identified and detained.  This current operation was completed with no shots fired and no civilians harmed.
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