2012-06-S-053
For Immediate Release

 
KABUL, Afghanistan (June 28, 2012) — An Afghan and coalition security force detained a Taliban leader during an operation in Kandahar district, Kandahar province, today. 
The apprehended Taliban leader directed a cell of insurgents during multiple attacks against Afghan and coalition forces and was a specialist in the use of improvised explosive devices.
The security force detained multiple suspected insurgents and seized several small-arms weapons and ammunition during the operation.

2012-07-S-013
KABUL, Afghanistan (July 8, 2012)
Afghan and coalition forces confirmed today an insurgent detained during a June 28 security operation in Kandahar district, Kandahar province, was a Taliban leader and improvised explosive device specialist. The leader led a cell of insurgents on multiple attacks against Afghan and coalition forces.