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2012-08-S-033
For Immediate Release
 
 
KABUL, Afghanistan (Aug. 17, 2012)
An Afghan and coalition security force detained a suspected insurgent during an operation to arrest a Taliban leader in Nahr-e Saraj district, Helmand province, today. The Taliban leader plans and directs improvised explosive device attacks, and acquires suicide vests for use in attacks on Afghan and coalition forces.