ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update June 17, 2011
ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan
2011-06-S-054 
For Immediate Release

KABUL, Afghanistan (June 17, 2011)
A combined Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban leader during a security operation in Marjah district, Helmand province, yesterday. The leader directed a cell of Taliban fighters in attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. 

The Afghan-led security force tracked the leader to his compound following several intelligence tips. They searched his compound and conducted interviews with residents. After the interviews, the force detained the leader and a suspected associate.