ISAF Joint Command- Afghanistan
2011-08-S-031
For Immediate Release 

KABUL, Afghanistan (August 12, 2011)
In Kandahar city, Kandahar province, a combined Afghan and coalition security force detained a Taliban leader and one suspected insurgent yesterday during a security operation. The leader was responsible for overseeing the construction and emplacement of roadside bombs throughout Zhari district.
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