ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan
2011-06-S-105
For Immediate Release 
KABUL, Afghanistan (June 30, 2011)
A combined Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban leader and several suspected insurgents during a security operation in Nahr-e Saraj district, Helmand province, yesterday. The leader procured and facilitated weapons, including roadside bombs, for Taliban commanders in the area.

Following several intelligence sources, the Afghan-led security force searched a compound where they discovered several suspected insurgents. The force detained several men for additional questioning and it was later confirmed the leader was among those detained. Additionally, while searching the area the security force discovered and safely destroyed several pounds of opium.