Posted on 10/17/2009 10:42:16 AM PDT by SandRat
BAGHDAD — Two suspected al-Qaeda in Iraq (AQI) terrorists were arrested Thursday during separate security operations conducted in Baghdad and Mosul.
During an operation in Baghdad, Iraqi Police, with U.S. advisors, searched several buildings for and found the suspected Baghdad-based AQI leader. Iraqi Police arrested the suspect without incident.
The arrested individual allegedly transported large quantities of explosive materials into Iraq to facilitate large-scale attacks in urban areas. Intelligence reports indicate the AQI cell leader facilitated the flow of foreign fighters into Iraq, who then staged attacks against Iraqi civilians and security forces. Also, the suspect is allegedly involved in kidnapping, document forgery and other criminal activity.
In a separate security operation, the 6th Brigade, 2nd Iraqi Army Division searched two buildings in western Mosul for a suspected AQI cell leader operating in the area.
Based on evidence found during the search, ISF arrested one individual identified as a criminal accomplice suspected of smuggling Syrian foreign fighters into Iraq, who are responsible for carrying out attacks against Iraqi and U.S. forces
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