2012-10-S-009
For Immediate Release
 
 
KABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 9, 2012)
An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Haqqani member in Paktiya province today. The member is alleged to develop and execute complex attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. Additionally, he facilitated the transport of weapons to support other insurgent attacks. The security force seized a fully configured remote-controlled IED, bulk explosives, multiple IED components, grenades and fuses during the operation.