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    Another Taliban judge captured by Afghan-led force in Helmand

    KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

    08.30.2010

    Courtesy Story

    ISAF Joint Command

    KABUL – Afghan and coalition security forces captured a Taliban judge with influence in Nad ‘Ali and Marjah districts of Helmand province Sunday.

    The assault force targeted a compound west of Lashkar Gah in Marjah district in pursuit of the judge. Afghan forces used a loudspeaker to call for all occupants to exit the compound peacefully, and then secured the area.

    After questioning all of the residents at the scene, the security force detained the judge. The security force also found 15 pounds of wet opium at the scene.

    The security force did not fire their weapons and they protected the women and children for the duration of the search.

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    Date Taken: 08.30.2010
    Date Posted: 08.30.2010 00:10
    Story ID: 55368
    Location: KABUL, AF

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