2012-08-S-042
For Immediate Release
 
 
KABUL, Afghanistan (Aug. 22, 2012) — An Afghan security force, supported by coalition forces, arrested a Taliban leader in Panjwa’i district, Kandahar province, today.
The Taliban leader conducted attacks against Afghan and coalition forces and moved weapons and explosives to other Taliban fighters in the area.
Prior to his arrest, the Taliban leader carried out an improvised explosive device attack against Afghan forces.
The security force also detained several suspected insurgents during the operation.