2012-12-S-004

KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 3, 2012)
An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a local Taliban leader during an operation in Nad ‘Ali district, Helmand province, today. The leader controlled insurgents operating in the district and facilitated the movement of weapons to insurgents in the area.  He was also responsible for executing both direct fire and improvised explosive device attacks against Afghan and coalition forces.  During the operation, the security force also detained two suspected insurgents.