2013-02-S-008

KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 10, 2013)
In Zurmat district, Paktiya province, today, an Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban leader accused of executing IED emplacements against Afghan and coalition forces. The detained leader is also believed to have overseen nearly 45 insurgent fighters. The security force detained one suspected insurgent and seized an assault-rifle with associated gear and ammunition.