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text: 2012-08-S-007
  For Immediate Release
   
   
  KABUL, Afghanistan (Aug. 2, 2012)   An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban financier in Zurmat district, Paktiya province, today.
   
  The financier extorted money and supplies from local villagers to fund Taliban operations. He also directed improvised explosive device attacks throughout the district.
   
  During the operation, the security force also detained multiple suspected insurgents and seized several firearms.