name: 5
text: 2012-09-S-037
  
  For Immediate Release
  
  KABUL, Afghanistan (Sept. 24)
  Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces today confirmed the arrest of a tactical-level Taliban leader and weapons facilitator during an operation Sept. 14 in Nad Ali district, Helmand province. The leader, Zakir, is alleged to be actively involved in conducting attacks against ANSF patrols and check points in Sangin district, Helmand province. He is also believed to have links to senior Taliban leaders.