ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update May 22, 2011

ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-05-S-078 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (May 22, 2011)  In Sabari district, Khost province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force detained two suspected insurgents while searching for a Haqqani Network leader yesterday.  The leader is responsible for coordinating IED emplacements and acquiring weapons for insurgents. He is also associated with direct attacks against Afghan forces.  The combined security force searched a compound in the district after multiple intelligence sources indicated insurgent activity in the area. The force searched and cleared the compound without incident from residents. After searching the area, the force detained two individuals who they identified as suspected insurgents.  The force also confiscated a rocket propelled grenade, multiple mines, and grenades during the search.  There were no shots fired during this operation.