2012-08-S-049
For Immediate Release
 
 
KABUL, Afghanistan (Aug. 28, 2012) — An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Haqqani leader and improvised explosive device specialist during an operation in Zurmat district, Paktiya province, today.
The Haqqani IED specialist is responsible for numerous attacks against Afghan and coalition forces, including recent attacks against Afghan forces in Zurmat.
During the operation, the security force also detained three suspected insurgents.