ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update May 22, 2011
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan 2011-05-S-078 For Immediate Release  KABUL, Afghanistan (May 22, 2011)  In Qalat district, Zabul province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force detained numerous suspected insurgents during a security operation, yesterday.  The Taliban IED cell leader is responsible for facilitating, constructing, and emplacing IEDs specifically targeting coalition force vehicles.  Multiple intelligence reports led the security force to the leaders’ suspected compound in the district. After securing the area, the force had all occupants exit the premises and detained several individuals with suspected ties to insurgent activity.  During their search, the force discovered several IED making materials including blasting caps, copper wire and ball bearings.  No civilians were harmed during this operation and no shots were fired.
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