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text: 2012-09-S-034
  For Immediate Release
   
   
  KABUL, Afghanistan (Sept. 22, 2012)
  Afghan and coalition security forces today confirmed the arrest of a Taliban leader in Nahr-e Saraj district, Helmand province, Friday. The arrested leader is alleged to have provided equipment for attacks on Afghan and coalition forces, in addition to coordinating insurgent operations throughout northern Helmand. In the weeks prior to his arrest, several insurgents believed to be operating under the Taliban leader attempted multiple attacks on security forces. The security force also detained several suspected insurgents as a result of the operation.