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2012-06-S-010

For Immediate Release


KABUL, Afghanistan (JUN 6)
An Afghan and coalition security force detained a Taliban leader during an operation in Daman district, Kandahar province, today. The leader was responsible for the construction, distribution and placement of improvised explosive devices used in attacks against coalition and Afghan forces throughout Daman and Shah Wali Kot districts. The security force also detained one suspected insurgent as a result of the operation.