Several killed and two suspected insurgents detained in Helmand
ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan
2011-07-S-085
For Immediate Release

KABUL, Afghanistan (July 31, 2011) – An Afghan and coalition combined security force killed several insurgents and detained two suspected insurgents during a security operation in Kajaki district, Helmand province, yesterday.

The security force was conducting a security operation targeting a Taliban financier who works with narcotic suppliers and insurgent commanders to ensure finances are provided for Taliban operations.

As the security force searched for the financier, they noticed several individuals setting up a machine gun attack. Assessing a threat, the security force fired at the individuals, killing them.