ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update June 9, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2011-06-S-030
For Immediate Release

KABUL, Afghanistan (June 9, 2011) 
In Helmand province, one suspected insurgent was detained and 5 pounds (2 kilograms) of opium were destroyed during a security operation in Nahr-e Saraj district, yesterday.

The combined security force was searching for a Taliban leader who is responsible for planning and commanding operations against Afghan and coalition forces. He also coordinates the procurement of weapons and distributes them to fighters in the district. There were no shots fired and no civilians were harmed.