2012-06-S-013

For Immediate Release


KABUL, Afghanistan (JUN 7) — An Afghan and coalition security force conducted an operation to detain a Haqqani leader in Tsamkani district, Paktiya province, today.
The leader is responsible for directing, financing and coordinating attacks against coalition and Afghan forces throughout Tsamkani district.
He also supplies weapons and explosives to insurgent fighters.
During the operation, several insurgents attacked the Afghan and coalition security force. The security force returned fire killing the insurgents.
As a result of this operation, the security force detained several suspected insurgents and seized multiple firearms, grenades and improvised explosive device components.