2012-06-S-039
For Immediate Release

KABUL, Afghanistan (June 22, 2012)
Finally, an Afghan and coalition security force detained a Taliban leader who specializes in improvised explosive devices in Wali Muhammad Shahid Khugyani district, Ghazni province, today. The leader was involved in the construction, transportation and placement of IED’s used in attacks against Afghan and coalition forces.  He was also responsible for conducting direct-fire attacks and providing information to senior Taliban leaders in the region. The security force also detained two suspected insurgents as a result of the operation.