ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update June 5, 2011
ISAF Joint Command-Afghanistan
2011-06-S-018 
For Immediate Release 

KABUL, Afghanistan (June 5, 2011) 
In Helmand province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force detained two suspected insurgents while searching for a Taliban leader in Nad ‘Ali district, yesterday. The leader is responsible for approximately 15 to 20 fighters who conduct direct fire and ambush attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He is also involved with the kidnapping and intimidation of local nationals in the district. 

The Afghan-led force detained the two individuals during interviews with residents while searching a compound associated with the leader in the district. After their detention, they were transported with the security force. No shots were fired in the night operation and no civilians were harmed.