2011-10-S-026
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 14)
A combined Afghan and coalition security force killed two insurgents and detained two suspected insurgents during an operation in search of a Taliban leader in Kajaki district, Helmand province, yesterday. The leader negotiates with narcotic suppliers to provide finances for insurgent operations. During the operation the security force observed armed insurgents maneuvering to attack, assessing an immediate threat the security force engaged, killing both insurgents.