The leader is accused of coordinating ambushes against Afghan and coalition forces and is believed to have a history of directing subordinate fighters to engage in attacks utilizing improvised explosive devices, rocket-propelled grenades and various other types of weaponry.
The security force also seized a stockpile of IED-making materials as a result of the operation.
In other International Security Assistance Force news throughout Afghanistan:
South
During an operation today in Arghandab district, Kandahar province, an Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban leader and detained one other insurgent. The leader is believed to be an IED specialist with a cell of fighters under his command. He also has a significant history of procuring IED-making components, constructing IEDs, and distributing them to his subordinates for emplacement and use against Afghan and coalition forces. The security force also seized 20 pounds of heroin as a result of the operation.
East
An Afghan and coalition security force detained an insurgent during an operation in search of a Taliban leader in Baraki Barak district, Logar province, today. The leader is alleged to be responsible for directing insurgent activity in Baraki Barak. He is also an influential figure in the Taliban network there, ordering IED operations in addition to direct and indirect fire attacks.
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