2012-08-S-033
For Immediate Release
 
 
KABUL, Afghanistan (Aug. 17, 2012)
In Chahar Bolak district, Balkh province, an Afghan and coalition security force arrested numerous suspected insurgents during an operation to detain a Taliban leader today. The Taliban leader finances Taliban fighters in Chimtal district and provides them with weapons.

2012-08-S-035
For Immediate Release
 
 
KABUL, Afghanistan (Aug. 18, 2012) — Afghan and coalition officials confirmed today one of the insurgents arrested during an operation yesterday is a senior Taliban leader in Chahar Bolak district, Balkh province.
 
The arrested Taliban leader acquired weapons, explosives and funds for insurgents in the area and directed and led attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He was also responsible for using extortion and other forms of intimidation against Afghan civilians.