2013-01-S-026

KABUL, Afghanistan (Jan. 27, 2013) – An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban leader in Lashkar Gah district, Helmand province, yesterday.
The leader facilitated the movement of weapons, ammunition, fighters and equipment into Washer district for use in attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He also directed the emplacement of improvised explosive devices and targeted Afghan National Army officers throughout Helmand province for assassination.
During the operation, the security force also detained three suspected insurgents.