2012-07-S-030
For Immediate Release
 
KABUL, Afghanistan (July 17, 2012) 
An Afghan and coalition security force conducted an operation to detain a Taliban weapons dealer in Achin district, Nangarhar province, today. The weapons dealer provides firearms, explosives and other improvised explosive device components to Taliban insurgents throughout the area.  He also participating in attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. During the operation the forces detained multiple suspected insurgents.

2012-07-S-034 
KABUL, Afghanistan (July 18, 2012)
An Afghan and coalition security force confirmed today that one of the individuals detained yesterday during an operation in Achin district, Nangarhar province, is a known Taliban weapons dealer. The weapons dealer provided firearms and explosives to Taliban insurgents throughout the province.