ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update June 16, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2011-06-S-050
For Immediate Release

KABUL, Afghanistan (June 16, 2011)
A combined Afghan and coalition security force detained several individuals with suspected ties to the Haqqani network during a night security operation in Charkh district, Logar province, yesterday. The target is a Haqqani facilitator responsible for conducting attacks against Afghan and coalition forces, as well as coordinating fighter and weapons movements in the district.

The individuals were detained after the Afghan-led security force searched a compound with ties to the leader. They were detained based on information provided by local residents during questioning.