Security forces arrest local Taliban leader, confiscate weapons in Nangarhar

Salaam Times

NANGARHAR -- Afghan security forces have arrested a local Taliban leader during an operation in Nangarhar Province, Khaama Press reported Wednesday (December 13).

The Taliban leader, identified as Hanifullah (aka Paraq), was arrested in Momand Dara District, the provincial government media office said in a statement.

Separately, Afghan security forces confiscated a large number of weapons during a search operation Tuesday (December 12) in Nangarhar Province.

Security personnel found 152 weapons and 35,325 rounds of ammunition in a trailer vehicle in Behsud District, said the provincial government media office in a statement.

No suspect was detained in connection with the weapons, but a search is under way, according to the statement.

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