name: 5
text: 2012-08-S-027
  
  For Immediate Release
  
  
  KABUL, Afghanistan (August 14)
  An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Haqqani leader in Pul-e  Alam district, Logar province, Sunday. The Haqqani leader directed and conducted numerous attacks against Afghan and coalition forces in Logar province. In the days leading up to his arrest, he was attempting to acquire IED components for additional attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. The security force also detained three suspected insurgents during the operation.