The leader was an improvised explosive device expert who constructed IEDs for insurgents operating in the province. He transferred and distributed acquired components for IEDs to insurgents.
The security force also detained one suspected insurgent as a result of the operation.
In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:
South
In Kandahar district, Kandahar province, today, an Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban leader. The leader was responsible for the facilitation and construction of improvised explosive device components and IEDs. He planned and executed IED attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He assisted in the transfer and delivery of IEDs, rocket-propelled grenades and mortars. The security force also detained two suspected insurgents and seized nearly $3,000 (U.S.) as a result of the operation.
An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban leader in Nad ‘Ali district, Helmand province, today. The leader equipped insurgents with weapons and supplies for use in attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He directed the distribution of heavy machine guns and rockets to his insurgent fighters. During the operation, the security force also detained one suspected insurgent.
East
Afghan and coalition forces killed two insurgents and cleared three improvised explosive devices during operations in eastern Afghanistan throughout the past 24 hours, Jan. 27.
Kunar Province
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces killed two insurgents during an engagement in Bar Kunar District.
Khowst Province
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces found and safely cleared an IED in Nadir Shah Kot District.
Nangarhar Province
Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces found and safely cleared an IED in Kot District.
Paktika Province
Afghan National Army soldiers found and safely cleared an IED in Bermal District.
Operations in RC-East are ongoing.