2013-01-S-028

KABUL, Afghanistan (Jan. 29, 2013) – An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban leader in Arghandab district, Kandahar province, today.
The leader was responsible for planning and executing improvised explosive device attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. Prior to his detention, he was planning an IED attack against Afghan civilians, according to coalition officials.
The security force also detained one suspected insurgent and seized ammunition as a result of the operation.