ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update June 8, 2011


ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2011-06-S-028
For Immediate Release

KABUL, Afghanistan (June 8, 2011) 
In Helmand province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force detained several suspected insurgents during a security operation in Marjeh district, yesterday. The search targeted a Taliban leader who directs an explosive-device attack cell in the district.

The individuals were identified while the Afghan-led security force searched the leader’s suspected compound. The force detained the individuals after initial questioning. No shots were fired in the night operation.