Taliban leader and several associates captured in Helmand
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) – A combined Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban leader and several of his associates during an overnight security operation in Nad ‘Ali district, Helmand province, yesterday. 

The detained leader was responsible for leading Taliban operations in Marjah district and worked closely with a network that conducts direct fire, hit-and-run and ambush attacks. 

The leader and his associates were detained while the security force searched a compound associated with the leader. With the help of interviews with residents, the security force was able to identify the individuals and transport them for further questioning. 

There were no shots fired during the search and no civilians harmed.