ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update May 10, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-05-S-031 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (May 10, 2011) A combined Afghan and coalition security force detained two suspected insurgents while searching for a Taliban leader in Sherzad district, Nangarhar province yesterday.  The Taliban leader plans and leads attacks against Afghan government officials and Afghan and coalition forces in Sherzad and Khugyani districts. He has threatened and planned attacks against the citizens of Nangarhar who cooperate with the government security forces according to official reports. He also is known to have travelled to Pakistan to plan attacks in Afghanistan.  Intelligence reports led the combined security force to target the leader’s suspected compound in Toto Village. The force moved into position, then called for all occupants to exit the premises peacefully. All occupants complied with the request and the force was able to search and clear the compound without using force. While searching the compound the security force found four grenades, two chest racks, IED making materials, assault rifles and pistols. All dangerous materials were safely destroyed by the security force before leaving the area. After interviewing residents on scene, the force detained two individuals with suspected ties to insurgent activity.  No civilians were harmed during the operation.