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2012-11-S-024

KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 25, 2012)
An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Haqqani leader and detained three suspected insurgents in Jaji district, Paktiya province, today. The leader oversaw the execution of multiple attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He also emplaced improvised explosive devices and organized the storage of insurgent weapons. During the operation, the combined security force seized more than 590 kilograms (1,300 pounds) of illicit drugs, multiple weapons and ammunition.