2012-09-S-011
For Immediate Release
 
 
KABUL, Afghanistan (Sept. 8, 2012) — An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban improvised explosive device cell leader during an operation in Nahr-e Saraj district, Helmand province, today.
 
The detained IED cell leader is believed to be responsible for the construction, movement and emplacement of explosives and roadside bombs throughout Nahr-e Saraj. In addition, the Taliban leader is suspected of directing specific attacks against Afghan and coalition convoys.
 
In the weeks prior to his arrest, the Taliban IED cell leader is believed to have conducted an attack that wounded several coalition security force members.