name: Three detained in Helmand
text: ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update June 7, 2011
  ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan
  2011-06-S-026 
  For Immediate Release 
  
   KABUL, Afghanistan (June 7, 2011) 
   A combined Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban facilitator and two of his associates during a security operation in Marjeh district, Helmand province, yesterday. The facilitator coordinated the movement of injured Taliban fighters through his network of couriers and drivers. Additionally, he was involved in helping detained Taliban insurgents escape custody. 
  
   The Afghan-led security force located the facilitator at his compound in the district. The force isolated the compound and called for all occupants to exit. After securing the safety of the women and children, the force commenced their search and discovered the targeted facilitator. The leader and two of his associates were detained. No civilians were harmed during the operation.