ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update Feb. 17, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-02-S-118 For Immediate Release   Security patrols wrap up several leaders, facilitators, destroy narcotics   KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 17)  In Nahr-e Saraj district, Helmand province, Afghan and coalition forces targeted a Taliban leader and IED facilitator, detaining several suspected insurgents during an operation yesterday. The targeted individual operates in Babaji and Malgir villages within the district where he leads attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He leads a group of 50 to 60 Taliban insurgents who are planning to attack Forward Operating Base Price in the district. Intelligence reports led the security force to the targeted compound, where Afghan forces called for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully before conducting a search. Several suspected insurgents were detained based on initial questioning at the scene.

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ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update, Feb. 20, 2011

ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-02-S-148 For Immediate Release   KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 20, 2011)  In other Afghan and coalition operations, ISAF confirms two Taliban leaders were detained in Helmand and Kandahar provinces Feb. 16 and 18.  In Helmand province, the Taliban leader and IED facilitator operated in Babaji and Malgir villages of Nahr-e Saraj district where he led attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He led a group of 50 to 60 Taliban insurgents who were planning to attack a forward operating base in the district. The insurgent group has multiple recoilless rifles, rocket propelled grenades and small arms in their possession, according to recent reporting.