Two suspected insurgents detained in Wardak
ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update March 18, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-03-S-060 For Immediate Release    KABUL, Afghanistan (March 18, 2011) In Nerkh district, Wardak province, yesterday, Afghan and coalition security forces targeted a Hezb-e Islami Gulbuddin leader and detained two suspected insurgents during security operations.   The leader is in charge of approximately 20-25 insurgents and is associated with Taliban leaders operating in Nerkh. His group are responsible for attacking construction workers and implementing roadblocks throughout the district, as well as illegally collecting taxes from unsuspecting Afghan citizens.   Intelligence reports led the security force to the targeted compound where they called for all residents to exit the buildings peacefully before conducting a search. Two suspected insurgents were detained at the scene after initial questioning.