2012-11-S-014
KABUL, Afghanistan (Nov. 10)
An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a senior Taliban leader in Jowzjan province Friday. The arrested leader directed Taliban fighters operating within both Sar-e Pul and Jowzjan provinces. The security force also detained another suspected insurgent and seized several grenades, an assault-style rifle and a handgun and ammunition as a result of the operation.