Several detained in Zabul
ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update June 5, 2011
ISAF Joint Command-Afghanistan
2011-06-S-018 
For Immediate Release 

KABUL, Afghanistan (June 5, 2011) 
A combined Afghan and coalition security force detained several individuals with suspected ties to Taliban activity during an overnight security operation in Tarnek wa Jaldak district, Zabul province, yesterday. The Afghan-led force was conducting the security operation to capture a Taliban leader who commands an explosive-device cell in the district. 

Based on several intelligence sources, the force searched for the leader at a location in the district. While searching the area, they identified and detained several individuals with suspected ties to the insurgent leader. Also during the search, the force confiscated a warhead from a rocket-propelled grenade. The operation was completed with no shots fired and no civilians were harmed.