KABUL, Afghanistan (Jan. 26) — An Afghan led and coalition supported security force captured a Taliban leader during an operation in Nahr-e Saraj district, Helmand province, today. 
The leader coordinated roadside bomb and ambush attacks against Afghan forces along Route 1 in Helmand province.
The security force seized 15 pounds (6.8 kilograms) of opium and detained one additional suspected insurgent during the operation.