2012-11-S-039
For Immediate Release

KABUL, Afghanistan (Nov. 30, 2012)
In Helmand province, today, an Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban financier. The financier managed money for the Taliban in several districts within Helmand province and was directly responsible for distributing funds to Taliban fighters for their use in planning and executing attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. During the operation the combined force also detained one suspected insurgent.