Two detained in Logar
ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update April 22, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-04-S-068 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (April 23, 2011)  In Baraki Barak district, Logar province, yesterday, Afghan and coalition forces detained two individuals with suspected ties to Taliban insurgency during a clearance operation.  The combined security force conducted the clearance operation to disrupt Taliban activity in Logar. This area is used as a staging area for insurgent attacks.   After extensive intelligence gathering, the force targeted an area with a history of Taliban activity. The force cleared a series of buildings with no shots fired. Continuing their search, the force questioned local residents about knowledge of insurgent activity in the area. Two suspected insurgents were detained for further questioning as result of the interviews. No civilians were harmed during this operation.