ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update June 13, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2011-06-S-044
For Immediate Release
 
KABUL, Afghanistan (June 13, 2011) 
A combined Afghan and coalition security force detained two suspected insurgents while searching for a Taliban leader during a nighttime operation in Nad ‘Ali district, Helmand province, yesterday. The leader is in charge of direct fire and explosive-device cells in the Kariz-e Saydi and the Badula Qulp areas of northern Marjah.

The Afghan-led security force searched for the leader at a compound associated with Taliban activity. Afghan members of the force interviewed residents and based on the information provided, two individuals were detained for further questioning.