ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update June 4, 2011


ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan
2011-06-S-013 
For Immediate Release 

KABUL, Afghanistan (June 4, 2011) 
In Paktika province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force detained several suspected insurgents during a security operation targeting a Haqqani network leader in Orgun district, yesterday. The leader directs suicide bomb attacks, and is involved in foreign fighter and weapons facilitation. 

The Afghan-led force searched for the leader at an associated compound in the district, based on multiple intelligence sources. While searching the area, the security force came across several suspected insurgents. With the help of resident interviews, the force was able to detain several suspected insurgents for further questioning. Additionally, the security force confiscated homemade bomb making materials, multiple AK-47 rifles and chest racks. No shots were fired during the night operation and no civilians were harmed.