2013-01-S-009

KABUL, Afghanistan (Jan. 8, 2013) – During a security operation in Washer district, Helmand province, yesterday, an Afghan and coalition force killed the Taliban leader, Mohammad Sayed, and one other insurgent. Mohammad Sayed distributed weapons and ammunition to Taliban fighters.  Prior to his death, Sayed was attempting to acquire rockets for attacks targeting Afghan government officials in the province.