2011-11-S-020
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanistan (Nov. 14, 2011) —
A combined Afghan and coalition security force discovered an improvised explosive device and detained multiple suspected insurgents during an operation in Marjah district, Helmand province, yesterday. Coalition forces observed multiple males emplace a suspected IED and depart for a nearby compound while conducting surveillance activities in the area.  After confirming the location and securing the IED, the combined force proceeded to the compound and detained multiple males for further questioning. An Afghan explosive ordnance disposal team was dispatched to the scene and destroyed the IED on site.