2012-09-S-037

For Immediate Release

KABUL, Afghanistan (Sept. 24)
Afghan and coalition forces today confirmed the arrests of several insurgents, including many leaders, in Kabul in recent weeks.

Dost Mohammad, arrested during a Sept. 12, operation in Police District 21, Kabul City, is suspected of constructing a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device and conducting attacks against ANSF and ISAF in Kabul. During the same operation, the combined force seized a large quantity of pre-mixed aluminum powder and ammonium nitrate-based homemade explosives and a box containing approximately 100 detonators. All materials were destroyed on site.