ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update May 16, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-05-S-056 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (May 16, 2011)  In Talah wa Barfak district, Baghlan province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force detained one suspected insurgent during a security operation targeting a Taliban leader yesterday.  The leader is working with groups of fighters to attack Afghan National Police, Provincial Reconstruction Teams, and coalition forces to regain lost Taliban territory. The combined security force searched a compound in the district based on multiple intelligence sources. Several buildings were cleared and local residents were questioned about the whereabouts of the insurgent leader. Following the questioning one suspected insurgent was detained.  The operation was completed without shots fired, and no civilians were harmed.