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Press Release A080303a
March 3, 2008
Coalition Forces capture Special Groups facilitator; detain two suspects
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition Forces captured a suspected Special Groups facilitator and detained one other suspected criminal early Monday in Mashru, south of Baghdad.
The targeted individual was reportedly a Special Groups logistical advisor for Wasit Province. As a logistical leader, he allegedly facilitated the movement of Special Groups criminals involved in sniper and explosively formed penetrator, EFP, attacks against Iraqi and Coalition Forces. He is also suspected of facilitating weapon shipments to include EFPs, rockets and mortars. Reports also indicate the wanted individual was an associate of Iranian-backed Special Groups criminal element leaders involved in attacks on Iraqi and Coalition Forces.
Intelligence led ground forces to the target area where they captured the wanted individual and the one other suspected criminal without incident.
“Coalition Forces will continue to apply pressure on criminal militias that are not honoring al Sayyed Muqtada al Sadr’s pledge to cease attacks,” said Lt. Michael Street, MNF-I spokesperson.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20080304-02
March 4, 2008
Iraqi Special Operations Forces, U.S. Special Forces detain two al Qaeda in Iraq suspects
Multi-National Corps – Iraq
BALAD, Iraq – Iraqi Special Operations Forces, advised by U.S. Special Forces, detained two suspected criminals during separate operations March 1.
In Baghdad, Iraqi and U.S. Forces detained an Al Qaeda in Iraq suspect believed responsible for mortar and improvised explosive device attacks against Iraqi and Coalition Forces. He is suspected of involvement in weapons smuggling and a plot to commit murder by poisoning.
Near Balad, Iraqi and U.S. Forces detained an Al Qaeda in Iraq suspected cell leader. According to intelligence reports, the suspect and his cell are responsible for car bombings, mortar and improvised explosive device attacks against Iraqi and Coalition Forces. They are also accused of the murder of Iraqi citizens.
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