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2012-07-S-008
For Immediate Release

 
KABUL, Afghanistan (July 5, 2012)
An Afghan and coalition security force apprehended a Taliban leader in Panjwa’i district, Kandahar province, today. The detained Taliban leader was responsible for leading an attack cell and coordinating high-profile attacks throughout the region. At the time of his arrest he was attempting to acquire suicide vests and more than 50 kilograms (110 pounds) of explosives. During the operation the security force detained two suspected insurgents.