In the War in Afghanistan, a Taliban road side bomber was captured in Qalat, Zabul, after he confirmed his identity on Christmas Eve.
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The joint security team detained the man due to his efforts in IED coordination, parts distribution and emplacement. He has multiple affiliations with other insurgents who are also involved in IED attacks. Intelligence reports indicate the detainee aspired to become a suicide bomber in order to kill coalition forces.
Forces followed leads to the targeted location in the Qalat District. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call occupants out of the targeted buildings before they conducted a search. Forces detained the terrorist based on his self-identification during questioning at the scene.
The joint security team conducted the operation in the hours of darkness to minimize the risk to local citizens. No women or children were injured or detained during this operation.
The security forces conducted the operation without firing their weapons.
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