2012-08-S-006
For Immediate Release
 
 
KABUL, Afghanistan (Aug. 2, 2012) — An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a senior Taliban explosives expert in Pul-e Khurmi district, Baghlan province, yesterday.
 
The explosives expert constructed several improvised explosive devices used in attacks targeting Afghan officials and Afghan and coalition convoys.  He also constructed multiple suicide vests he planned to use in attacks against Afghan forces in the region.
 
During the operation, the security force also detained two suspected insurgents and seized multiple explosive devices.