2012-06-S-030
For Immediate Release
 
KABUL, Afghanistan (June 17, 2012)
An Afghan and coalition security force conducted an operation to detain a Haqqani leader in Jani Khel district, Paktiya province, yesterday. The leader is responsible for supplying, coordinating and directing attacks against Afghan and coalition troops throughout Jani Khel and Tsamkani districts.  The security force detained several suspected insurgents, and seized ammunition and multiple assault rifles as a result of the operation.