Coalition Troops in Afghanistan Detain Four Insurgents

American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17, 2008 - Four suspected insurgents were detained yesterday by coalition troops in Afghanistan during an operation to disrupt Taliban leadership networks in Zabul province, military officials said.

Coalition forces performed a search of compounds in Qalat district targeting a Taliban leader linked to anti-government operations in the area. While conducting their search, coalition forces found and detained four individuals with suspected links to insurgent networks, including one identified as a mid-level Taliban leader. The detained individuals will be questioned on their involvement in Taliban operations as well as other illegal activities.

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