2012-09-S-016
For Immediate Release
 
 
KABUL, Afghanistan (Sept. 13, 2012)
An Afghan and coalition security force detained several suspected insurgents during an operation to arrest a Taliban leader in Baraki Barak district, Logar province, today. The Taliban leader is suspected of commanding dozens of insurgents and directing them in attacks against Afghan and coalition security forces in the region. The security force also seized and destroyed a rocket-propelled grenade launcher, multiple RPGs and ammunition for assault rifles and heavy machine guns.