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2012-10-S-023
For Immediate Release
 
 
KABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 19, 2012)
Afghan and coalition forces confirmed today the arrest of a Taliban leader during a security operation in Helmand province Sunday. The arrested leader commanded IED cells throughout central Helmand province. The security force also detained a number of suspected insurgents and seized a small amount of illegal narcotics as a result of the operation.