Several killed and multiple detained in Helmand
ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan
2011-07-S-043
For Immediate Release 

KABUL, Afghanistan (July 14, 2011) – A combined Afghan and coalition security force killed several insurgents yesterday during an operation in Marjeh district, Helmand province. 

The force was searching for an insurgent facilitator when a group of armed attackers engaged the force with small arms fire. 

The security force returned fire, killing several insurgents. Following the exchange, multiple attackers were detained by Afghan authorities for further questioning.