ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update June 3, 2011
ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan
2011-06-S-009 
For Immediate Release 

KABUL, Afghanistan (June 3, 2011) 
In Zabul province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force detained numerous individuals with suspected ties to Taliban activity while searching for a Taliban leader in Shah Joy district, yesterday. The leader plans explosive device attacks against Afghan and coalition forces along Highway 1 in the district. 

The Afghan-led force searched for the leader at a compound in Shah Joy based on reports of Taliban activity. They cleared the targeted compound and interviewed residents. During initial questioning, the force identified numerous suspected insurgents who were taken into custody for further questioning and possible detention. The force completed the operation without using force and no civilians were harmed.