ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update, Feb. 27, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-02-S-199 For Immediate Release   KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 27, 2011) In Nahr-e Saraj district, Helmand province, Afghan and coalition forces targeted a Taliban leader munitions facilitator and detained several suspected insurgents during an operation yesterday.  The leader and munitions facilitator operates in Lashkar Gah district where he coordinates successful attacks against Afghan and coalition forces as well as supplies Taliban insurgents in his area with munitions. He has ties to narcotics facilitation and influence over local judicial officials in the province.  Intelligence reports led the security force to the targeted compound in the Nahr-e Sarah district, where Afghan forces called for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully before conducting a search. Several suspected insurgents were detained after initial questioning at the scene for involvement in insurgent activity.