ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update March 27, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-03-S-088 For Immediate Release
KABUL, Afghanistan (March 27, 2011) 
An Afghan and coalition security force patrol detained two high-value Taliban leaders in Baghlan-e-Jadid district, Baghlan province, yesterday. The first detained leader is an improvised explosive device expert and is responsible for conducting several attacks against Afghan National Security forces.  The second leader is also responsible for the assassination of a Nahrin district governor, and recently returned from Pakistan to assist with attacks in the region targeting Afghan civilians, government officials, and security forces.
Based on intelligence reports, the combined security force targeted a compound in Baghlan-e Jadid district to search for the leaders. The security force secured and cleared the area, detaining the insurgents. Security forces also detained one suspected Taliban insurgent for further questioning.  An AK-47, pistol and multiple grenades were found at the site and later destroyed by the security force.