One detained in Helmand
ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update June 19, 2011


ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan
2011-06-S-062
For Immediate Release

KABUL, Afghanistan (June 19, 2011) 
In Helmand province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force detained one suspected insurgent during an overnight security operation in Sangin district, yesterday. The leader is directly responsible for planning attacks and coordinating surveillance operations targeting Afghan government officials. 

Afghan members of the force interviewed residents and identified one individual with suspected ties to the leader at a compound in the district. He was detained by the force for further questioning.