ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update June 6, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2011-06-S-022
For Immediate Release

KABUL, Afghanistan (June 6, 2011)
In Helmand province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force detained several suspected insurgents while searching for a Taliban facilitator in Sangin district, Helmand province, yesterday. The facilitator is responsible for moving narcotics, weapons and money within the northern Helmand Taliban network.

Following several intelligence tips, the Afghan-led security force searched for the facilitator at an associated compound in the district. While searching the compound, the force interviewed residents and were able to identify and detain several suspected insurgents. No shots were fired and no civilians harmed during the night operation.