2012-07-S-020
For Immediate Release

 
KABUL, Afghanistan (July 11, 2012) — An Afghan and coalition security force detained a Taliban weapons smuggler in Zharay district, Kandahar province, today.
 
The apprehended Taliban smuggler was responsible for the movement of insurgents and equipment throughout the Kandahar. In addition he was attempting to facilitate a poison-based attack and had acquired a large amount of explosives materials.
 
The security force also detained several suspected insurgents during the operation.