Jan.28., 2012. - ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update

KABUL, Afghanistan (Jan. 28) – An Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban leader during an operation in Maiwand district, Kandahar province, today.
The leader was part of an explosives cell and coordinated the shipment of weapons and ammunition for use by insurgent fighters.
The security force confiscated multiple bomb-making materials and detained two suspected insurgents during the operation.

In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:

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In Nadir Shah Kot district, Khost province, an Afghan led and coalition supported security force conducted an operation in search of a Taliban leader today. The leader directs insurgent operations throughout Nadir Shah Kot district. The security force detained multiple suspected insurgents during the operation.

An Afghan led and coalition supported security force conducted an operation in Ghazni district, Ghazni province, yesterday. During the operation, the Afghan security force identified a group of individuals engaged in suspicious activity. The security force investigated and detained several suspected insurgents. The detainees were taken in by Afghan security forces for further questioning.

In Ahmadabad district, Paktiya province, an Afghan and coalition security force conducted an operation in search of a Haqqani Network leader today. The leader is responsible for multiple attacks in Gardez province and directs insurgents in roadside bomb and complex attacks throughout the area. The security force seized bomb-making materials and detained one suspected insurgent during the operation.

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