KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 08) – An Afghan and coalition security force captured two Taliban leaders during an operation in Lashkar Gah district, Helmand province, today.

One leader planned attacks in Kandahar province, while the second leader conducted roadside bomb and direct-fire attacks against coalition forces. 

The security force confiscated bomb-making materials and detained multiple suspected insurgents during the operation.
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