ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update June 2, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2011-06-S-005
For Immediate Release

KABUL, Afghanistan (June 2, 2011) 
A combined Afghan and coalition security force detained two suspected insurgents during a security operation in Baraki Barak district, Logar province, yesterday. The Afghan-led security force was conducting the operation to capture a Taliban leader in the district. The leader is responsible for attack planning and preparation targeting Afghan forces. He also facilitates the movement of weapons and ammunition to associated insurgents.

Following several reports of Taliban activity in the area, the force searched for the leader at his suspected compound in the district. There, Afghan members of the force interviewed residents about the leader’s location. Based on the information provided, the security force detained two individuals with suspected ties to insurgent activity. The operation was conducted at night and was completed without the use of force.