May 13: Afghan-ISAF Operations in Eastern, Southern Afghanistan
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan  2010-05-CA-052  For Immediate Release

 In Kandahar last night, a combined force searched a compound south of Bahram, in the Ghorak district, after intelligence information indicated insurgent activity. During the search they captured a Taliban commander responsible for attacks on coalition force patrols and bases. He has also been involved in emplacing improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and the movement of foreign fighters.
 When the Taliban commander was confronted, he immediately surrendered and identified himself as the targeted militant. Two other militants were also captured.   During the search the security force found multiple automatic rifles and approximately 45 kilograms (100 pounds) of heroin.
 No shots were fired and no one was harmed during the operation.
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