ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan
2011-08-S-011
For Immediate Release

KABUL, Afghanistan (August 5, 2011)
During a security operation in Nahr-e Saraj, Helmand province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force destroyed two unstable explosive ordnance facilities and detained two suspected insurgents yesterday.

The security force discovered the facilities while conducting a security search in the area. Determining the facilities were a threat to local Afghans, the security force opted to destroy the buildings after ensuring no civilians were in the area.In addition, the force detained two suspected Taliban insurgents for further questioning.

The target of the operation was a Taliban facilitator involved in the movement of suicide bombs, roadside bombs, weapons, and ammunition. He also is responsible for improvised explosive device manufacturing and provides direction to fighters for attack preparation.