2011-09-S-070
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
For Immediate Release
KABUL, Afghanistan (Sept. 30) – A combined Afghan and coalition security force detained a Taliban facilitator during a security operation in Faizabad district, Jowzjan province.

The facilitator planned and conducted attacks against Afghan forces, as well as, distributed weapons to subordinate fighters. Additionally, he provided reports to senior Taliban leaders following attacks in the region.

Multiple weapons were confiscated to include a rocket-propelled grenade launcher and grenades. The security force detained two additional suspected insurgents during the operation.
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