ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update May 13, 2011

ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-05-S-041 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (May 13, 2011) – A combined Afghan and coalition security force detained several suspected insurgents while searching for a Taliban leader during a security operation in Murghab district, Badghis province yesterday.   The Taliban leader facilitates weapons and improvised explosive devices throughout the district. He also plans and conducts attacks against Afghan and coalition forces.   Intelligence reports led the combined security force to a compound in the area.  While the force was moving into position they noticed several individuals attempting to evade, the force pursued and apprehended them. After initially questioning the individuals, the force detained them under suspicion of insurgent activity in the area.   No shots were fired during this operation.