2013-01-S-002

KABUL, Afghanistan (Jan. 2, 2013) – An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban leader in Shah Wali Kot district, Kandahar province, today.
The leader provided weapons and ammunition to insurgent fighters in central Arghandab and southwest Shah Wali Kot districts, and planned and coordinated improvised explosive device attacks targeting Afghan and coalition forces. 
During the operation, the security force also seized IED-making materials.