ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update May 22, 2011

ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-05-S-078 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (May 22, 2011)  In Marjah district, Helmand province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force detained several suspected insurgents while searching for a Taliban leader, yesterday.  The leader has engaged in planning ambushes and other attacks on Afghan forces. Reports indicate he has also threatened civilians with murder in order to intimidate Afghans within the district.  Intelligence reports led the combined security force to a compound in the district in search of the leader. During the search, the force came across several individuals with suspected ties to Taliban activity in the area. They were detained for further questioning.  No shots were fired during the operation and no civilians were harmed.