ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update May 19, 2011

ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-05-S-072 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (May 19, 2011) A combined Afghan and coalition security force detained one suspected insurgent while searching for a Taliban leader in Qalat district, Zabul province yesterday.  The leader coordinates attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. After numerous reports of insurgent activity in the area, the combined security force searched for the leader at a compound in the district. The force secured multiple compounds and interviewed local residents about the whereabouts of the insurgent leader. Based on the information provided during the interviews, the force detained one suspected insurgent for further questioning.  No shots were fired and no civilians were harmed during this operation.