ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update March 29, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-03-S-094 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (March 29, 2011)  In Kandahar province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force detained several suspected insurgents during an operation targeting a Taliban leader who coordinates the use of improvised explosive devices, in Zharay district, yesterday. The leader acquires IED components for distribution throughout the district and facilitates the coordination and execution of attacks against Afghan civilians and Afghan and coalition security forces.  Multiple intelligence sources led the security force to a compound associated with the Taliban leader in the district. The security force cleared and secured the area and after initial questioning, several suspected insurgents were detained.