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    Suspected insurgent detained in Helmand overnight

    KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

    07.21.2010

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    ISAF Joint Command

    KABUL, Afghanistan - An Afghan and international security force detained a suspected insurgent in Helmand province last night while in pursuit of a senior Taliban tactical commander who is known to direct Taliban fighters in improvised explosive device attacks. He also coordinates kidnappings and intimidation campaigns against Afghan civilians.

    The security force went to a compound in rural Nad 'Ali District to search the area. After securing the area, the suspected insurgent was detained for further questioning by the security force after interviewing the residents of the compound.

    Afghan and coalition forces have focused their attention on Helmand province over the last couple of months. Since May 1, more than a dozen Taliban leaders have been captured along with numerous suspected insurgents in operations there.

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    Date Taken: 07.21.2010
    Date Posted: 07.21.2010 13:44
    Story ID: 53176
    Location: KABUL, AF

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