Several suspected individuals detained in Helmand
ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan
2011-08-S-001
For Immediate Release

KABUL, Afghanistan (August 1, 2011) – A combined Afghan and coalition security force detained several suspected insurgents during an operation in Washer district, Helmand province, yesterday.

The force was searching for a senior Taliban leader who serves on the insurgent military commission, and is responsible for providing attack guidance to subordinate insurgents.