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Iraqi Earns $1 Million for Tip Leading to Insurgent's Capture
American Forces Press Service ^
| Feb. 3, 2004
| By Gerry J. Gilmore
Posted on 02/03/2004 10:48:05 AM PST by Calpernia
An Iraqi citizen who assisted U.S. forces in the capture of a prominent diehard of deposed dictator Saddam Hussein's regime has become a millionaire.
"We have approved a payment of $1 million to the Iraqi informant," Dan Senor, senior spokesman for the Coalition Provisional Authority, reported today from Baghdad.
The Iraqi, whose name remains undisclosed for security purposes, had provided information that led to the Jan. 11 capture of Khamis Sirhan al-Muhammad, a former Baathist Party regional leader in Anbar Province, which includes Fallujah, Khalidiyah and Ramadi.
Thanks to the Iraqi's tip, U.S. 82nd Airborne Division soldiers and special operations forces captured al-Muhammad the following day during a coordinated operation in Fallujah.
Al-Muhammad was No. 54 on the list of the 55 most-wanted former regime fugitives, Senor noted.
While at large, the insurgent "was organizing, facilitating and financing attacks against the coalition and the efforts of the Iraqi people," the CPA spokesman said.
Al-Muhammad's capture, Senor noted, represents "a significant step forward" in Iraqi's post-Saddam journey.
TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Front Page News; Government; News/Current Events; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: almuhammad; baathist; bounty; captured; cpa; gnfi; iraq; khamisalmuhammad; mostwanted; reward
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posted on
02/03/2004 10:48:05 AM PST
by
Calpernia
To: MJY1288; Calpernia; Grampa Dave; anniegetyourgun; Ernest_at_the_Beach; BOBTHENAILER; ...
Pro Military, Pro Coalition, Pro de-Baathification News!
An Iraqi citizen who assisted U.S. forces in the capture of a prominent diehard of deposed dictator Saddam Hussein's regime has become a millionaire.
"We have approved a payment of $1 million to the Iraqi informant," Dan Senor, senior spokesman for the Coalition Provisional Authority, reported today from Baghdad.
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posted on
02/03/2004 10:49:24 AM PST
by
Calpernia
(http://members.cox.net/classicweb/Heroes/heroes.htm)
To: Calpernia
Good! This will help catch others.
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posted on
02/03/2004 10:51:46 AM PST
by
international american
(Support our troops..............................................revoke Hillary's visa!!)
To: Calpernia
Bump!
To: Calpernia
Let's hope they move him/her to the US
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posted on
02/03/2004 11:11:39 AM PST
by
MarkeyD
(John Kerry: "He lives off the money made by other men, and left to their daughters or wives,")
To: Calpernia
Whaaat? No mention of taxes on the payout? The Dims must be grinding their teeth!
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posted on
02/03/2004 11:15:24 AM PST
by
trebb
(Ain't God good . . .)
To: Calpernia
Al-Muhammad's capture, Senor noted, represents "a significant step forward" in Iraqi's post-Saddam journey ~ Bump!
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posted on
02/03/2004 11:25:20 AM PST
by
blackie
(Be Well~Be Armed~Be Safe~Molon Labe!)
To: trebb
The RATs will be crying about how the money would be better spent on improvements to classrooms, education, etc.
To: MarkeyD
Agreed! Although 1 mill is probably a lot less here than in Iraq. Still, he might live to enjoy it.
To: Calpernia
Bump!
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posted on
02/04/2004 8:00:44 AM PST
by
windchime
(Podesta about Bush: "He's got four years to try to undo all the stuff we've done." (TIME-1/22/01))
To: MarkeyD
Let's hope they move him/her to the US Let's not be hasty. What if he spends the mil on explosives?
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posted on
02/04/2004 8:03:20 AM PST
by
Hank Rearden
(Dick Gephardt. Before he dicks you. Done. Ok, 'Rats - who's next? Step up.)
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