2013-01-S-021

KABUL, Afghanistan (Jan. 21, 2013)
An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Haqqani leader in Pul-e ‘Alam district, Logar province, today. The leader was responsible for coordinating attacks targeting Afghan and coalition forces, and oversaw the procurement and distribution of weapons to insurgents. He recently coordinated the acquisition of suicide vest materials in preparation for a future attack. During the operation, the security force also detained one suspected insurgent.