KABUL, May 25 (Xinhua) -- About 15 Taliban militants have been captured following a special operation in Afghanistan's southern province of Kandahar, the command of Afghan Special Forces said on Wednesday.
"The Afghan Special Operation Forces conducted a raid against a Taliban hideout in Shah Wali Kot district, Kandahar province on Monday. As a result 15 members of Taliban outfit were detained," it said in a statement.
The security forces also seized weapons, over 400 kg explosive materials and five landmines as a result of the operation, according to the statement.
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