2012-06-S-034
For Immediate Release
 
KABUL, Afghanistan (June 19, 2012)
In Nad ‘Ali district, Helmand province, an Afghan and coalition security force detained a Taliban leader today. The leader was responsible for sniper and IED attacks against Afghan and coalition forces in the region. The leader provided support to insurgents in Helmand and delivered small-arms weapons and vehicles for use in attacks. The security force detained multiple suspected insurgents as a result of this operation.

2012-06-S-042
For Immediate Release

KABUL, Afghanistan (June 23, 2012)

Afghan and coalition security forces confirmed one of the insurgents detained Tuesday during an operation in Nad’ Ali district, Helmand province, was a Taliban leader who directed attacks against coalition bases throughout the region. The apprehended leader executed senior-level plans involving direct-fire and improvised explosive device attacks against coalition forces. Tuesday’s operation also resulted in the detention of a Taliban leader who provided aid to insurgents in Helmand and recently delivered small-arms weapons and multiple vehicles to insurgents throughout the province.