2012-04-S-053

KABUL, Afghanistan (Apr. 27)
An Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban leader during an operation in Washer district, Helmand province, today. The leader directed roadside bombings and other attacks against Afghan and coalition security forces. He is also suspected in the attempted assassination of multiple Afghan government officials participating in a shura last month. The security force detained several additional insurgents as a result of this operation.