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KABUL, Afghanistan (Jan. 19) – In Nad’ Ali district, Helmand province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban leader during an operation today.
The leader constructed explosives and directed insurgent fighters in attacks against Afghan and coalition forces throughout Helmand province.
The security force confiscated approximately 15 pounds (7 kilograms) of opium and detained one additional suspected insurgent during the operation.