BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – Afghan National Security Forces and Coalition forces have positively identified a Taliban leader detained during a Feb. 25 joint operation in Ghazni Province as Mullah Shabir.
Shabir was detained during the operation, which targeted insurgents with ties to Taliban and foreign-fighter facilitators.
Shabir is believed to have provided intelligence, logistical support and improvised explosive devices to Taliban forces.  He is also believed to be responsible for recent rocket attacks throughout Ghazni Province.
The joint operation was conducted based on information received through the Small Rewards Program. The SRP offers Afghan citizens financial compensation for information that leads to the capture of enemy personnel or the recovery of weapons. SRP serves as a means for Afghan citizens to directly and anonymously participate in the effort to rid the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan of insurgents, illegal weapons and explosives.