2012-07-S-039
For Immediate Release
 
 
KABUL, Afghanistan (July 21, 2012) — The Afghan Special Operations Unit, supported by coalition troops, arrested a Haqqani explosives expert during an operation in Khost district, Khost province, today.
The explosives expert was responsible for constructing and emplacing improvised explosive devices used in attacks against Afghan and coalition forces in the region. He also coordinated the transportation and distribution of explosives for insurgents throughout Khost.  
 The Afghan Special Operations Unit detained several other suspected insurgents and seized several weapons as a result of this operation.