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text: 2012-08-S-041
  For Immediate Release
   
   
  KABUL, Afghanistan (Aug. 21, 2012)
  An Afghan and coalition security force arrested an al-Qaida-associated Taliban insurgent responsible for coordinating attacks in Gelan district, Ghazni province, today. The arrested attack coordinator assisted in the movement of al-Qaida fighters throughout the region and conducted attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. Prior to his arrest, the Taliban attack coordinator was attempting to acquire explosives for future attacks. During the operation, the security force also detained one suspected insurgent and seized bomb-making materials.