ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update April 22, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-04-S-068 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (April 23, 2011)  In Zhari district, Kandahar province, yesterday, Afghan and coalition forces detained one individual while targeting a Taliban leader during a security operation.  The Taliban leader is involved with numerous attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He assists with coordination and execution of IED attacks, as well as acquires and distributes IED components throughout the district.  Intelligence tips led the combined security force to a compound in the district suspected of Taliban insurgency. The force isolated the compound and called for all occupants to exit the buildings. All occupants were compliant with the callout, which allowed the force to ensure the safety of all women and children. Continuing their search, the force interviewed the local residents of the compound. As a result of the interviews, the force detained an individual with suspected ties to Taliban insurgency.  No shots were fired and no civilians were harmed during the operations.