2012-06-S-034
For Immediate Release
 
KABUL, Afghanistan (June 19, 2012)
An Afghan and coalition security force detained a Taliban leader in Gardez district, Paktiya province, today. The leader was responsible for building and using IED’s in attacks on Afghan and coalition forces. He also coordinated the purchase and shipment of weapons and explosives for insurgents throughout the region. The security force detained one suspected insurgent and seized IED components and an AK-47 as a result of this operation.