ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update June 9, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2011-06-S-030
For Immediate Release

KABUL, Afghanistan (June 9, 2011) – A combined Afghan and coalition security force detained numerous individuals with suspected ties to the Taliban and destroyed an explosives site during an overnight security operation in Maiwand district, Kandahar province, yesterday.

The Afghan-led security force was in the area searching for a Taliban leader who directs a Taliban cell in the district and coordinates the movement of narcotics and homemade bombs.

Several intelligence reports of insurgent activity led the force to the leader’s suspected compound. While searching, the force discovered homemade explosives, homemade bomb materials and an AK-47 rifle. The force questioned residents about Taliban activity and numerous individuals with suspected involvement with the Taliban were detained for further questioning. There was no use of force and the women and children were protected throughout the search.