ANSF, Coalition forces arrest suspected insurgents in Kandahar Province

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – Afghan National Security Forces, supported by Coalition forces, arrested several suspected insurgents Jan. 2 near Mushan Village, Panjway District, Kandahar Province. 
 Arresting these individuals will impact insurgent activities throughout the province, said Army Maj. Chris Belcher, Combined Joint Task Force-82 spokesman.
 When the ANSF-led combined force entered the compound, insurgents attacked with small-arms fire, placing several women and children residing in the compound in danger. 
 After neutralizing the threat, the combined force secured the compound and detained several suspected insurgents with ties to the Taliban.  A search of the area discovered fully-loaded weapons and additional ammunition.  Several documents were also seized that will provide analysts with useful intelligence on insurgent activities throughout western Kandahar Province.
 “During the winter months, the ANSF will not allow insurgent activity to go unchecked,” explained a Coalition forces commander.  “Arresting these suspected insurgents will help bring peace to this area of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.”