Taliban leader detained in Jowzjan
ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update May 14, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-05-S-048   KABUL, Afghanistan (May 14, 2011) – An Afghan and International Security Assistance Force captured a Taliban leader during a security operation in Shibirghan district, Jowzjan province yesterday.   The Taliban leader conducted attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He also facilitated, planned, and coordinated improvised explosive device activity in the province.   The combined security force was alerted to the leader’s location by opportune intelligence tips. They isolated the area and secured the area peacefully without the use of force. The insurgent facilitator was immediately identified and detained after the force searched the compound.   No civilians were harmed during the operation.