2011-11-S-047
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanistan (Nov. 28, 2011) — A Taliban leader was captured by a combined Afghan and coalition security force during an operation in Marjah district, Helmand province, Sunday.

The leader was involved in narcotics trafficking, financed roadside bombs and coordinated direct fire attacks in Helmand province.

Additional suspected insurgents were detained during the operation.