2012-04-S-023

For Immediate Release

KABUL, Afghanistan (Apr. 11) — An Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban leader during an operation in Spin Boldak district, Kandahar province, today.
The leader coordinated roadside bombing attacks against Afghan and coalition security forces in Zharay and Panjwa'i districts. He also provided insurgents in the area with weapons and ammunition.
The security force detained one additional insurgent as a result of this operation.