2012-04-S-055
KABUL, Afghanistan (Apr. 28)
An Afghan led security force captured a Taliban leader during an operation in Shah Wali Kot district, Kandahar province, today. The leader directed attacks against Afghan and coalition security forces throughout Shah Wali Kot and Khakrez districts. He also provided weapons, ammunition and equipment to insurgents in both districts. The security force detained one additional suspected insurgent as a result of this operation.