ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update May 28, 2011

ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-05-S-104 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (May 28, 2011)  In Shah Joy district, Zabul province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force detained two suspected insurgents during an operation targeting a Taliban leader yesterday.  The leader commands fighters and facilitators in the district, coordinates Taliban activities and supports IED cells throughout Zabul province.  Multiple intelligence leads alerted the Afghan-led security force to a compound in the district to search for the leader. An Afghan member of the security force interviewed local residents about the whereabouts of the insurgent leader. Based on the interviews, the force was able to identify and detain two suspected insurgents for further questioning.   The force was able to conduct and complete the mission without the use of force, and no civilians were harmed during the operation.