Several detained in Helmand
ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update May 26, 2011

ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan 2011-05-S-093  For Immediate Release   KABUL, Afghanistan (May 26, 2011)  In Nahr-e Saraj district, Helmand province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force detained several suspected insurgents during a security operation targeting a Taliban leader yesterday.   The Taliban leader coordinated attacks against security forces and he provides other insurgents in his area with munitions.   The combined force searched a compound associated with the leader in Nahr-e Saraj district. During the search, the force interviewed local residents about insurgent activity in the area. Based on the interviews, several suspected insurgents were detained.   No shots were fired during this operation and no civilians were harmed.