2012-12-S-011

KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 10, 2012) – An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Haqqani leader during an operation in Sayyid Karam district, Paktiya province, yesterday.
The arrested leader controlled a group of insurgents that conducts improvised explosive device attacks against Afghan officials and Afghan and coalition forces. He also constructed, stored and transported IEDs for insurgents operating in the area.
During the operation, the security force also detained one suspected insurgent and seized IED-making materials, grenades, ammunition and a large amount of ammunition.