KABUL, Afghanistan (Jan. 21)
In Sangin district, Helmand province, an Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban facilitator during an operation today. The facilitator distributed explosives to insurgent fighters in Helmand and Kandahar provinces. The security force seized approximately 200 pounds (90 kilograms) of opium and detained multiple suspected insurgents during the operation.
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