2012-10-S-021
For Immediate Release
 
 
KABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 18, 2012) — An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban leader in Kandahar province, today.
 
The arrested leader facilitated the use of homemade explosives and improvised explosive device-making material across Afghan boarders into north eastern Helmand province.
 
During the operation, the security force detained two suspected insurgents and discovered explosive residue.