2012-09-S-006
For Immediate Release


KABUL, Afghanistan (Sept. 4, 2012) — The Afghan Special Operations Unit, supported by coalition troops, arrested a suspected Taliban explosives dealer during an operation in Zharay district, Kandahar province, today.

The detained explosives dealer is believed to be responsible for coordinating the purchase and transfer of explosive material and bomb-making equipment for Taliban insurgents throughout the region.

Prior to his arrest, the Taliban explosives dealer had acquired several components for building homemade bombs.

The Afghan Special Operations Unit also detained three suspected insurgents and seized more than 18 kilograms (40 pounds) of illegal narcotics as a result of this operation.