2012-11-S-012

KABUL, Afghanistan (Nov. 9)
An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban leader in Helmand province today. The arrested leader is suspected of directing the purchase of IED components, and overseeing IED emplacements. The security force also detained two suspected insurgents.
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