Numerous detained in Ghazni
ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update June 2, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2011-06-S-005
For Immediate Release

KABUL, Afghanistan (June 2, 2011)
In Ghazni province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force detained numerous suspected insurgents while searching for a Taliban leader during a security operation in Gelan district, yesterday. The leader plans explosive device attacks targeting Afghan and coalition forces along Highway 1 in Shah Joy district, Zabul province.

Multiple reports indicating explosive device activity in the area, led the Afghan-led security force to search compound associated with the leader. During the search, the force identified numerous individuals with suspected ties to the leader. They were all detained for further questioning. No shots were fired during the operation and no civilians were harmed.