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2012-06-S-006
For Immediate Release

KABUL, Afghanistan (JUN 03)
An Afghan and coalition security force conducted an operation to detain a Haqqani leader in Sharan district, Paktika province, today. The leader plans and conducts roadside bombings, suicide attacks and other operations against Afghan and coalition troops. 
He also recruits and supplies insurgents with suicide vests, weapons, ammunition and other equipment. During the operation, the security force detained two suspected insurgents.