2012-04-S-023

For Immediate Release

KABUL, Afghanistan (Apr. 11)
In Nad 'Ali district, Helmand province, an Afghan and coalition security force conducted an operation to capture a Taliban leader today. The leader provides insurgents with weapons, ammunition, and equipment, and coordinates attacks against Afghan and coalition security forces throughout the district. He also attempts to tax Afghan civilians in the area in order to provide financial support to his network. The security force detained multiple suspected insurgents as a result of this operation.