name: Several detained in Balkh
text: ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update June 8, 2011
  ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
  2011-06-S-028
  For Immediate Release
  
  KABUL, Afghanistan (June 8, 2011)
  Also in Balkh province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force detained several suspected insurgents while supporting an Afghan National Police and Afghan National Army operation in Chimtal district, Balkh province, yesterday. The operation targeted a Taliban leader in the district who is responsible for preparing attacks on Afghan National Security Forces using IEDs, mines, and conventional weapons.
  
  After extensive intelligence gathering, the force searched for the leader at his compound. While searching, the force interviewed residents who helped them identify several suspected insurgents. The men were taken into custody for further questioning and possible detention. The force also confiscated multiple grenades, AK-47 rifles and chest racks. No civilians were harmed in the night operation.
  
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  ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update June 13, 2011
  ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
  2011-06-S-044
  For Immediate Release
   
  KABUL, Afghanistan (June 13, 2011) ISAF today confirmed the capture of several Taliban leaders in northern provinces over the last week.
  A leader detained June 7 in Chimtal district, Balkh province, was confirmed as a Taliban leader who was involved in the selling of heavy weapons, facilitating insurgent meetings and conducting visual observations on Afghan National Security force to better coordinate attacks was also confirmed today.