2012-08-S-020
For Immediate Release
 
 
KABUL, Afghanistan (Aug. 10, 2012) 
In Chimtal district, Balkh province, an Afghan and coalition security force conducted an operation to arrest a Taliban leader today. The Taliban leader directs attacks against Afghan security forces throughout the region.  He is also responsible for conducting attacks against reconstruction projects in the province.  During the operation, the security force detained one suspected insurgent.