2012-09-S-015
For Immediate Release
 
 
KABUL, Afghanistan (Sept. 12, 2012)
Afghan and coalition security forces confirmed today the arrest of a Taliban leader during an operation in Waghaz district, Ghazni province, Sunday. The arrested Taliban leader is believed to have coordinated the movement of foreign insurgents throughout eastern Ghazni and provided guidance and equipment for attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. In the weeks prior to his arrest, the Taliban leader is suspected of providing weapons, ammunition and financing for a series of attacks against Afghans in the province. The security force also detained several suspected insurgents during the operation.