2012-08-S-017
For Immediate Release
 
 
KABUL, Afghanistan (Aug. 8, 2012)
In Chimtal district, Balkh province, an Afghan and coalition security force conducted an operation to arrest a senior Taliban leader today. The senior leader funds insurgent operations and coordinates attacks throughout the district. During the operation, the security force detained one suspected insurgent.
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