2013-02-S-007

KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 9, 2013)
An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban facilitator in Khash Rod district, Nimroz province, today. The detained Taliban facilitator is believed to have coordinated the movement of lethal aid, weapons and ammunition to insurgent networks throughout Nad ‘Ali district, Helmand province. He is accused of being directly responsible for preparing, organizing and transporting a large shipment of illegal material, and directing fighters in ambush attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. During the operation, the security force also detained one other suspected insurgent.