2012-08-S-017
For Immediate Release
 
 
KABUL, Afghanistan (Aug. 8, 2012) — An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban leader in Nahr-e Saraj district, Helmand province, today.
 
The leader controlled an insurgent cell responsible for multiple attacks against Afghan and coalition forces throughout the region.
At the time of his arrest, the Taliban cell leader was in the process of acquiring heavy weapons and explosives for future attacks.
 
The security force also detained one suspected insurgent during the operation.