ISAF Joint Command morning operational update

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

05.08.2011

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ISAF Joint Command

KABUL, Afghanistan – A combined Afghan and coalition security force killed one insurgent while searching for a Taliban leader during a security operation in Talah wa Barfak District, Baghlan province yesterday.

During the search, an armed insurgent attempted to fire his weapon at the force. The security force responded, killing the insurgent.

In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:

North

In Shibirghan District, Jowzjan province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force detained one suspected insurgent while searching for a Taliban leader yesterday.

The Taliban leader conducts attacks against Afghan and coalition security forces. He facilitates, plans, and coordinates improvised explosive device attacks in the province.

Intelligence reports led the combined security force to the leader’s suspected compound. The combined force searched the compound after isolating the area and calling for all occupants to exit peacefully.

After securing the safety of all women and children, the force interviewed local residents about the whereabouts of the insurgent leader. One individual with suspected ties to insurgent activity was detained for further questioning.

South

In Garm Ser District, Helmand province, a combined Afghan and coalition force patrol discovered a drugs cache yesterday. Several individuals were detained in association with the drugs. The cache consisted of four 150 pounds each (68 kilograms) bags filled with opium.

No civilians were harmed during the operations.

• Date Taken: 05.08.2011
• Date Posted: 05.08.2011 00:39
• Story ID: 70033
• Location: KABUL, AF