KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 10)
Today, a combined Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban facilitator during an operation in Arghandab district, Kandahar province. The facilitator moved supplies and conducted attacks against Afghan forces. The security force detained one additional suspected insurgent. During an operation in Qalat district, Zabul province, a Taliban leader was captured by a combined Afghan and coalition security force, today. 

The leader provided training to subordinate fighters on the use of explosives. Additionally, he transported roadside bomb materials to insurgents in Zabul province. One additional suspected insurgent was detained during the operation.