KABUL, Afghanistan (Jan. 13, 2013) – An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban leader in Nad ‘Ali district, Helmand province, today.
The leader transported and emplaced improvised explosive devices and armed insurgent fighters in the district.
The security force also detained two suspected insurgents as a result of the operation.
In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:
North
An Afghan and coalition force detained two suspected insurgents during a security operation in search of a Taliban leader in Baghlan-e Jadid district, Baghlan province, today. The leader controls a group of fighters responsible for attacks against Afghan and coalition forces.
East
BAGRAM, Afghanistan (Jan. 13, 2013) - Afghan and coalition forces cleared three improvised explosive devices during operations in eastern Afghanistan throughout the past 24 hours, Jan. 12.
Kapisa Province
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces found and safely cleared one IED in Tagab District.
Khowst Province
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces found and safely cleared one IED in Nadir Shah Kot District.
Nangarhar Province
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces found and safely cleared one IED in Surkh Rod District.
Wardak Province
Afghan and ISAF forces conducted an operation in Sayed Abad district, Wardak province early today. During the operation, an Afghan and coalition security force killed four armed insurgents after the insurgents attacked. One Afghan soldier died in the operation. After the engagement, the security force discovered a cache of weapons and explosives and destroyed it on site before withdrawing from the area.
Operations in RC-East are ongoing.