2013-01-S-019

KABUL, Afghanistan (Jan. 19, 2013)
An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Haqqani leader in Terayzai district, Khost province, today. The leader directed attacks against Afghan and coalition forces in Khost province. He also oversaw the construction and delivery of IEDs to insurgents operating in Terayzai district, and helped acquire improvised explosive device components, ammunition and detonation materials. During the operation, the security force also detained one suspected insurgent.