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Press Release A080211a
February 11, 2008
Coalition Forces capture Special Groups commander, Iraqi Police assist
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition Forces, with assistance from the Iraqi Police, captured a suspected Special Groups commander and detained one other suspect early Monday during operations in the Hillah area, south of Baghdad.
The targeted individual was reportedly in charge of Special Groups criminal elements in Wasit, Babil and Najaf provinces. He was allegedly involved in the coordination of Special Groups weapon shipments, and the planning of attacks against Iraqi Security Forces and Coalition Forces. Reports also indicate he was an associate of several other senior-level criminal element leaders involved in attacks on Iraqi Security Forces and Coalition Forces.
Intelligence led ground forces to the target area where they captured the wanted individual and the other suspected criminal without incident.
The Iraqi Police facilitated the operation by directing local Iraqi citizens away from the target area during the assault. Additionally, they conducted a follow-on investigation of the target area after the mission concluded.
“Iraqi Police and Coalition Forces remain steadfast in our commitment to pursue criminal elements that are not honoring al-Sayyid Muqtada al-Sadr’s ceasefire pledge,” said Lt. Michael Street, MNF-I spokesperson. “Those who commit indiscriminate acts of violence will not be tolerated.”
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20080211-22
February 11, 2008
MND-B Soldiers capture suspected terrorist, high-value
target
BAGHDAD – Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 21st Infantry, 2nd Stryker Cavalry
Regiment, Multi-National Division – Baghdad, captured a suspected al-Qaeda in Iraq leader in the Abu Ghuraib region of the Iraqi capitol Feb. 9.
This suspected AQI operator is believed to be a key facilitator of terrorist activities in southern Baghdad. He is the regiment’s number-one, high-value
target and is being held for questioning.
It is believed the detention of the suspect will significantly contribute to the
continually improving security situation in Abu Ghraib. Due to its proximity to
major highways and northeast Baghdad, security and stability in Abu Ghraib is significant. Stability allows the economy and quality of life for local residents to improve and accelerates the improving security situation in the Iraqi capital.
“The detention of this terrorist suspect demonstrates that we continue to
aggressively pursue Al-Qaeda in Iraq,” said Maj. Jon Pendell, spokesperson for
2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment.
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