Numerous suspected insurgents detained in Balkh
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) 
A combined Afghan and coalition security force detained numerous suspected insurgents during a security search for a Taliban leader in Mazar-e Sharif city, Balkh province, yesterday. The targeted leader plans, coordinates and conducts explosive device and suicide vest attacks against Afghan government officials and Afghan National Security Forces.

Intelligence tips led the Afghan-led security force to a compound in the district associated with the leader. After securing and clearing the area, the force identified numerous individuals with suspected ties to the insurgent leader. All men were taken into custody for further questioning and possible detention. No civilians were harmed during the operation.