2012-06-S-039
For Immediate Release

KABUL, Afghanistan (June 22, 2012)
An Afghan-led security force, supported by coalition troops, detained a Haqqani leader in Musa Khel district, Khost province, today. The leader was one of those responsible for planning the suicide bombing in Khost province Wednesday.  He also coordinated the movement of weapons and improvised explosive devices for use in attacks against Afghan and coalition convoys in the area. The security force also detained several suspected insurgents during the operation.