KABUL, Afghanistan (Mar.12) – An Afghan Provincial Response Company with coalition mentors detained an improvised explosive device manufacturer during an operation in Nerkh district, Wardak province, Saturday.

The targeted individual was responsible for a roadside bombing attack against Afghan and coalition forces in Shinwar district, Parwan province. IED components were linked to the suspect and led to Afghan judicial officials issuing a warrant for his arrest.

The detained individual was arrested on an Afghan warrant without incident and was taken by Afghan forces for further questioning.