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2012-04-S-036

For Immediate Release

KABUL, Afghanistan (Apr. 17)
An Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban leader during an operation in Zurmat district, Paktiya province, today. The leader directed roadside bombings and other attacks against Afghan and coalition security forces throughout Gardez district. He is also suspected in supplying bombs for a suicide attack against an Afghan military commander. The security force detained two additional insurgents and seized a pistol as a result of this operation.