KABUL, Afghanistan (March 30, 2013) – An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Haqqani leader during an operation in Sabari district, Khost province, today.
The leader is accused of obtaining improvised explosive devices and various other weapons and distributing them to multiple insurgent commanders. He has also allegedly led a number of fighters in attacks against Afghan and coalition forces.
In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:
South
During an operation in Shah Wali Kot district, Kandahar province today, an Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban leader with significant experience constructing IEDs, and detained one other insurgent. The leader is believed to be responsible for multiple insurgent operations, including IED attacks against Afghan and coalition forces throughout northern Kandahar.
An Afghan and coalition security force detained several insurgents during an operation in search of a senior Taliban leader in Nad ‘Ali district, Helmand province, today. The leader was allegedly plotting a campaign of sustained military attacks against Afghan and coalition forces in Helmand province. He and his subordinates are believed to have participated in a number of recent attacks utilizing IEDs and small arms fire against Afghan and coalition forces. The security force also seized a pistol, bomb-making materials and narcotics as a result of the operation.
East
BAGRAM, Afghanistan (March 30, 2013) - Afghan and Coalition Forces found and safely cleared nine improvised explosive devices and detained two suspected insurgents during operations in eastern Afghanistan throughout the past 24 hours, March 29.Ghanzi Province
Afghan National Security Forces found and safely cleared two IEDs during operations in the Gelan District.
Afghan National Security Forces found and safely cleared one IED during operations in the Qarah Bagh District.
Afghan National Security Forces detained one suspected insurgent during operations in the Qarah Bagh District. The suspected insurgent was transferred to a base for questioning.
Afghan National Security Forces found and safely cleared two IEDs during operations in the Waghaz District.
Kapisa Province
Afghan and Coalition Forces detained one suspected insurgent during operations in the Tagab Distirct. The suspected insurgent was transferred to a base for questioning.
Khowst Province
Afghan National Security Forces found and safely cleared one IED during operations in the Sabari District.
Afghan National Security Forces found and safely cleared one IED during operations in the Terezayi District.
Lagham Province
Afghan National Security Forces found and safely cleared two IEDs during operations in the Mehtar Lam District.
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