Two detained in Balkh
ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update May 30, 2011

ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan 2011-05-S-110  For Immediate Release   KABUL, Afghanistan (May 30, 2011)  In Chahar Bolak district, Balkh province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force detained two suspected insurgents while searching for a Taliban leader during a security operation yesterday. The leader prepares attacks against Afghan National Security Forces using explosive devices, mines and conventional weapons.   Following intelligence tips, the Afghan-led security force searched for the leader at an associated compound in the district. Afghan members of the force interviewed local residents and were able to identify and detain two suspected insurgents. No shots were fired and no civilians were harmed.