ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update May 20, 2011

ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-05-S-074 For Immediate Release   KABUL, Afghanistan (May 20, 2011) In Jaghatu district, Ghazni province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force detained several insurgents while searching for a Taliban leader yesterday.   The senior Taliban leader directs dozens of fighters in the area and emplaces IEDs targeting Afghan and coalition forces.   After gathering intelligence reports, the combined security force searched for the senior leader at a compound in the district. After conducting initial questioning on-scene, the force detained several individuals with suspected ties to insurgent activity in the area.   The operation was conducted and completed without any shots being fired and no civilians were harmed.