Two detained in Balkh
ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update May 26, 2011

ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan 2011-05-S-093  For Immediate Release   KABUL, Afghanistan (May 26, 2011)  In Chimtal district, Balkh province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force detained two suspected insurgents while searching for a senior Taliban leader, yesterday.   The leader is the Taliban appointed senior governing official for Balkh province. He is the focal point for all operational direction and is involved in all stages of western Balkh operations.  Intelligence reports led the combined security force to Chimtal district in search of the leader. The force secured the compound and searched the area. Interviews with residents helped the security force identify and detain two individuals with suspected ties to Taliban activity in the area.   The force was able to conduct and complete the search without the use of force.