KABUL, Afghanistan (Jan. 3)

An Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban leader during an operation in the Nahr-e Saraj district, Helmand province, today. The leader coordinated direct fire attacks in the upper Gereshk Valley and placed roadside bombs along various routes in the area. One additional suspected insurgent was detained during the operation.

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