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.

Insurgent leader Abdullah, detained in Police District 14, Sept. 12, is believed to have been responsible for coordinating and conducting improvised explosive device attacks on Kabul. He is also believed to have links with at least five other insurgents previously detained by joint forces.