2012-05-S-029

For Immediate Release


KABUL, Afghanistan (May 17)
An Afghan and coalition security force conducted an operation to detain a Taliban leader in Nad ‘Ali district, Helmand province, today. The leader conducts roadside bombings and other attacks against Afghan and coalition troops throughout Marjeh. He also supplies weapons, ammunition and explosives to the insurgents under his control. Several suspected insurgents were detained during the operation.