2012-10-S-013
For Immediate Release
 
 
KABUL, Afghanistan (Oct. 12, 2012) — An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Haqqani leader in Paktiya province today.
 
The arrested leader is suspected of conducting improvised explosive device and indirect fire attacks on Afghan and coalition forces.
 
The security force also detained a number of suspected insurgents and seized several assault weapons and a large quantity of explosive material as a result of the operation.