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| Written by Bagram Media Center | |
| Wednesday, 04 June 2008 | |
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BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan (June 04, 2008) – Six militants, including a targeted Taliban leader, were detained Tuesday during a Coalition forces operation to disrupt Taliban operations in Helmand province. Coalition forces searched several compounds in Nahri Sarraj District targeting the mid-level Taliban leader. Coalition forces discovered numerous rocket-propelled grenades, IED materials, AK-47 assault rifles, ammunition vests and ammunition hidden in multiple buildings. They also discovered large caches of narcotics, including one estimated at more than 400 pounds. All weapons, munitions and narcotics were destroyed to prevent future use. |
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