ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2011-08-S-021

For Immediate Release


KABUL, Afghanistan (Aug. 8, 2011)
In Lashkar Gah district, Helmand province, a combined Afghan and coalition patrol detained several insurgents during an operation targeting an insurgent leader Saturday. The targeted leader is responsible for multiple attacks against Afghan National Security Forces and coalition members. The individuals were detained by Afghan authorities for further questioning.