Suspected Insurgents Detained in Logar and one killed
June 19: Afghan-ISAF Operations in Eastern, Southern, Northern Afghanistan
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan  2010-06-CA-071  For Immediate Release   A separate Afghan-international security force detained several suspected insurgents while pursuing a Taliban shadow governor, responsible for attacks against coalition forces, in Logar Province last night.   The security force searched a series of compounds south of Karizeh Za'faran after intelligence sources confirmed insurgent activity. During the search the joint force found a 25 Kilogram bag of ammonium nitrate, which is commonly used in the manufacture of the homemade explosives often found in IEDs and is banned by the government of Afghanistan.   While preparing to depart the area, the joint force was fired on by an individual, and they returned fire killing him.   Women and children present were protected by the combined force, and no buildings were damaged.