2012-12-S-004

KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 3, 2012)
In Shah Wali Kot district, Kandahar province, today, an Afghan and coalition security force arrested a local Taliban leader who organized attacks against Afghan and coalition forces in eastern Shah Wali Kot district. He also facilitated the movement of Taliban fighters, weapons and ammunition within the district. During the operation, the security force also detained one suspected insurgent and seized several weapons.