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KABUL, Afghanistan - An Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban sub-commander and detained two suspected insurgents outside Kandahar City in Daman district last night.
The sub-commander orders the emplacement of improvised explosive devices and moves weapons in southern Arghandab District to be used in attacks against Afghan civilians and Afghan and coalition forces.
The security force targeted a series of compounds in pursuit of the commander. Through questioning of the residents at the scene, the assault force was able to identify and detain the commander along with two suspected insurgents.
No shots were fired and women and children were protected throughout the engagement.
IEDs remain a threat for both Afghan civilians and Afghan and coalition forces.
| Date Taken: | 07.20.2010 |
| Date Posted: | 07.20.2010 06:30 |
| Story ID: | 53090 |
| Location: | KABUL, AF |
| Web Views: | 301 |
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