Numerous suspected insurgents detained in Helmand
ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan
2011-07-S-085
For Immediate Release

KABUL, Afghanistan (July 31, 2011) – 
A combined Afghan and coalition security force detained numerous suspected insurgents during a clearance operation targeting a Taliban safe haven in Kajaki district, Helmand province, yesterday, while clearing a known enemy narcotics trafficking area. Several Taliban members, facilitators and narcotics traffickers are based in this location.

After leaving the area, the force was attacked with small arms fire and RPG fire from a nearby bunker. The force responded with small arms fire and close air support, destroying the bunker. No civilian casualties were reported.