2012-11-S-037
For Immediate Release

KABUL, Afghanistan (Nov. 28, 2012) – An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a local Haqqani leader in Sabari district, Khost province, today.

The leader was in charge of the acquisition and distribution of weapons and ammunition to insurgents operating throughout Khost province.

During the operation, the security force also detained several suspected insurgents and seized a number of weapons and grenades.