 The task force carried out intelligence gathering and direct action operations against the JVP, targeting its leadership.It was successful in tracking down and eliminating much of the JVP leadership which culminated with the capture and death of its leader Rohana Wijeweera on 12 November 1989.Following the death of Wijeweera, the JVP insurrection collapsed and Operation Combine was terminated in February 1990 by Wijeratne.