2012-08-S-020
For Immediate Release
 
 
KABUL, Afghanistan (Aug. 10, 2012) — An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban leader in Nad ‘Ali district, Helmand province, Wednesday.
 
The leader planned and directed several attacks throughout the region.  He also provided insurgents with improvised explosive devices, heavy weapons and ammunition.
 
At the time of his arrest, the Taliban leader was in the process of acquiring explosives for upcoming insurgent attacks.
 
During the operation, the security force also detained a Taliban facilitator.