ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2011-07-S-077
For Immediate Release 

KABUL, Afghanistan (July 27, 2011) – During a security operation in Qush Tepa district, Jowzjan province, yesterday, an Afghan-led security force killed two insurgents.

The security force conducted the operation to disrupt Taliban activity in the district, and followed intelligence leads to locate several insurgents maneuvering in the area.

While the force pursued the individuals, one of them attempted to engage the force with his AK-47 assault rifle. The security returned fire, killing the individual.

A second insurgent was also killed after he displayed hostile intent toward the force. Following the operation, the force confiscated a machine gun, an AK-47 assault rifle, grenades and a chest rack off.