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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20080108-02
January 8, 2008
Iraqi Security Forces, U.S. Special Forces detain eight suspected extremists (Mashraf)
Multi-National Corps – Iraq PAO
BAGHDAD – Iraqi Security Forces, advised by U.S. Special Forces, detained six alleged al-Qaeda in Iraq members and two additional suspects in two separate operations Jan. 6.
An Iraqi Emergency Response Unit detained six suspected AQI members who are believed to be responsible for a wide range of criminal activities, including kidnapping and murder, against Iraqi civilians, as well as improvised explosive device attacks against Iraqi and Coalition Forces within Tarmiyah and Taji.
Additionally, during a cordon and search operation in Mashraf, two suspects were detained who are believed to be insurgents from the Saddam neighborhood in Mosul.
One PKC with ammunition, two AK-47s, grenades, four mortars, one pistol, a tactical vest and a list of possible cell member names were confiscated during the operation.
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Press Release A080108a
January 8, 2008
Coalition forces capture Special Groups leader; detain four suspects
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces captured a suspected Special Groups leader and detained three other suspects early today during operations to disrupt criminal networks in the Baghdad area.
The targeted individual was reportedly a Baghdad Special Groups leader who facilitated the training of numerous criminals in activities including murders and kidnappings. The wanted individual was also reported to be an associate of other senior-level criminal element leaders involved in attacks on Coalition forces.
Intelligence led ground forces to the target area where they captured the wanted individual and the three other suspected criminals without incident.
“We continue to welcome al-Sayyid Muqtada al-Sadr’s cease fire pledge,” said Cmdr. Scott Rye, MNF-I spokesperson. “However, Coalition forces will take the necessary action against criminals who do not abide by Sadr’s pledge of honor.”
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