ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update May 20, 2011

ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-05-S-074 For Immediate Release   KABUL, Afghanistan (May 20, 2011) A combined Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban leader and detained one suspected insurgent during a security operation in Charkh district, Logar province yesterday.   The leader was directly responsible for conducting ambushes against Afghan and coalition forces with IEDs and rocket-propelled grenades.  He also facilitated the movement of weapons, ammunition and insurgents in the district.   The combined security force cleared and searched a compound in Charkh district, where they interviewed residents about insurgent activity. During initial questioning, the force identified and detained two individuals with suspected ties to insurgent activity. It was later discovered that one of the individuals detained was the targeted insurgent leader.   No shots were fired during the search and no civilians were harmed.