2011-10-S-063
ISAF Joint Command - Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 31, 2011) — A combined Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban leader and detained several suspected insurgents during an operation in Nad ‘Ali district, Helmand province, Sunday.

The leader was responsible for conducting attacks against coalition forces.

The security force also seized 70 pounds (31 kilograms) of homemade explosives, which are scheduled for destruction at a later date.