ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update May 30, 2011

ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan 2011-05-S-110  For Immediate Release   KABUL, Afghanistan (May 30, 2011)   In Zormat district, Paktiya province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force detained several suspected insurgents during a security operation yesterday. The Afghan led force was conducting the operation to capture a Haqqani network leader in the district. The leader manages fighters, executes tactical insurgent operations, and plans attacks against Afghan National Security Forces.   Several individuals were detained after the force searched a compound associated with the leader. Afghan members of the force interviewed residents who helped the force identify the suspected insurgents. The force conducted the search without using force, and no civilians were harmed.