Several detained in Balkh
ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update May 29, 2011

ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan 2011-05-S-107  For Immediate Release   KABUL, Afghanistan (May 29, 2011)  In Chimtal district, Balkh province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force detained several suspected insurgents during an operation targeting a senior Taliban leader, yesterday.   The leader is the Taliban appointed insurgent security chief for the province. He leads 10 to 18 fighters and conducts small arms, indirect fire and IED attacks against Afghan National Police. The leader is also involved in weapons and explosives procurement, as well as narcotics trafficking. The Afghan-led force searched for the leader at a compound in Chimtal district. While searching the area, the security force identified and detained several individuals with suspected ties to Taliban activity.  Additionally the force discovered and safely destroyed 50 pounds (23 kilograms) of unprocessed heroin.   The operation was conducted and completed with no shots fired and no civilians harmed.