ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update March 24, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-03-S-081 For Immediate Release   KABUL, Afghanistan (March 24, 2011) An Afghan and coalition security force targeted an Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan leader in the Dara Soof Payan district, Samangan province today. The leader is responsible for direct attacks and IED attacks targeting Afghan civilians and Afghan and coalition security forces. He is involved in the construction, facilitation and employment of IEDs in the Samangan province.  Based on local tips the joint security force targeted a compound where Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan activity was suspected. The security force isolated the compound and cleared the building. After questioning, the force apprehended several suspected Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan insurgents. Security forces also found and destroyed an AK-47, one pistol and a variety of ammunition.