Several detained in Wardak
ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update May 3, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-05-S-007 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (May 3, 2011)  A combined Afghan and coalition security force detained several suspected insurgents while searching for a Taliban leader during a security operation in Sayyidabad district, Wardak province, yesterday. The leader facilitates weapons and equipment for area insurgents, and coordinates attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He also coordinates mine emplacements within Musa Khel village.  Multiple intelligence reports led the force to search a compound in the district in search of the leader. The force cleared and searched multiple buildings without shots fired while maintaining the safety of the civilians. Residents were questioned about the facilitator’s location before several individuals with suspected ties to Taliban insurgency were detained for further questioning.