2013-02-S-010

KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 12, 2013)
An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban leader in Andar district, Ghazni province, today. The leader was allegedly a direct attack leader with some logistical and command responsibilities. He was engaged in the arms trade involving weapons, rocket-propelled grenades and improvised explosive devices. He coordinated and executed attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. The security force also detained one suspected insurgent and seized a heavy machine gun with ammunition along with assault rifle ammunition as a result of the operation.
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