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2012-12-S-009

KABUL, Afghanistan (Dec. 7, 2012)
An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a district-level Taliban leader who operated in Khoshi district, Logar province, during an operation in Pul-e ‘Alam district, Logar province. The arrested leader facilitated the acquisition and distribution of weapons in both Khoshi and Plu-e ‘Alam districts. He also oversaw the training of suicide bombers and provided support to Taliban insurgents traveling through the province. During the operation, the security force also detained one suspected insurgent. 