ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update May 24, 2011

ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan 2011-05-S-084  For Immediate Release   KABUL, Afghanistan (May 24, 2011)  In Sayad district, Sar-e-Pul province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force detained several suspected insurgents during a security operation yesterday. The leader is the acting Taliban appointed governing official of Jowzjan province, and he conducts attacks against Afghan National Security Forces. Additionally, the leader facilitates, plans and coordinates improvised explosive device activity in the province. The security force targeted a compound in Sayad district, where they called for all occupants to exit the buildings peacefully. Once all civilians were secured, the force, led by Afghan soldiers, searched and cleared the compound and conducted interviews with residents. Several individuals with Taliban activity ties were detained for further questioning. The force completed the mission without the use of force, and no civilians were harmed.