2012-12-S-011

KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 10, 2012)
An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban leader during an operation in Nahr-e Saraj district, Helmand province, yesterday. The leader procured heavy weapons, ammunition and improvised explosive device-making materials, and advised Taliban insurgents operating in Lashkar Gah district. During the operation, the security force also detained two suspected insurgents.