2011-11-S-023

ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan

For Immediate Release

KABUL, Afghanistan (Nov. 15, 2011) — A combined Afghan and coalition security force captured two Taliban leaders during a security operation in Musa Qal’ah district, Helmand province, Monday.

The leaders coordinated the movement of insurgent fighters in the Musa Qal’ah district, conducted attacks against coalition forces and distributed roadside bombs throughout the region.

The security force also detained multiple additional suspected insurgents during the operation.