2013-02-S-009

KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 11, 2013)
During an operation, an Afghan and coalition security force detained four insurgents in search of a Taliban senior leader in Maiwand district, Kandahar province, today. The leader allegedly coordinates complex attacks and facilitates weaponry to include rockets, mortars, rifles and multiple types of improvised explosive devices.

2013-02-S-010

KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 12, 2013)
During a security operation, Afghan and coalition forces confirmed today the arrest of a Taliban leader in Maiwand district, Kandahar province, on Monday. The leader was believed to be directly responsible for the coordination of complex attacks. His subordinate fighters were linked to several attacks on Afghan and coalition forces in the district. He facilitated weapons and improvised explosive devices to insurgents operating in Kandahar province. During the operation, the security force also detained three suspected insurgents.