2012-05-S-024

For Immediate Release


KABUL, Afghanistan (May 13) — An Afghan and coalition security force detained a Taliban leader during an operation in Charkh district, Logar province, today.
The leader directed roadside bombings and ambushes against Afghan and coalition security force patrols throughout the district. He also provided weapons to the insurgents operating in the area.
The security force also seized improvised explosive device materials including blasting caps, more than 30 meters of copper wire, detonation cord, more than 100 batteries and multiple ammunition containers.