June 16: Afghan-ISAF Operations in Southern Afghanistan ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan  2010-06-CA-058  For Immediate Release
 Another Afghan-international force detained a number of suspected insurgents while pursuing a Taliban commander in Helmand Province last night.   The security force searched a compound near the village of Lar-e Bala, Washer district, after intelligence information confirmed insurgent activity.   Several insurgents fled and tried to hide in a civilian residence when the combined force arrived, but were apprehended peacefully. No shots were fired, and women and children present during the search were protected by the joint force.   Approximately 30 kilograms of wet opium was also found during the search.