KABUL, Afghanistan (Mar. 06) – Afghan and coalition security forces captured two Taliban leaders during an operation in Nad ‘Ali district, Helmand province, yesterday.

One of the leaders directed the emplacement of roadside bombs and attacks against Afghan and coalition forces in Nad ‘Ali district. The other captured Taliban leader coordinated ambushes and roadside bombings in Marjah.

The security force fired no shots and detained one additional insurgent as a result of the operation.