name: Two detained in Helmand
text: ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update June 5, 2011
  ISAF Joint Command-Afghanistan
  2011-06-S-018 
  For Immediate Release 
  
  KABUL, Afghanistan (June 5, 2011) 
  In Helmand province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force detained two suspected insurgents while searching for a Taliban leader in Nad  Ali district, yesterday. The leader is responsible for approximately 15 to 20 fighters who conduct direct fire and ambush attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He is also involved with the kidnapping and intimidation of local nationals in the district. 
  
  The Afghan-led force detained the two individuals during interviews with residents while searching a compound associated with the leader in the district. After their detention, they were transported with the security force. No shots were fired in the night operation and no civilians were harmed.