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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20080327-09
March 27, 2008
ISOF, advised by U.S. SF, detains 8 suspected insurgents in separate operations (Baghdad)
Multi-National Corps – Iraq PAO
BALAD, Iraq – Iraqi Special Operations Forces, advised by U.S. Special Forces, detained eight suspects March 25 and 26 in separate operations.
In Baghdad, ISOF detained one suspected al Qaeda member who helped create a suicide network associated with attacks against Iraqi and Coalition forces in the Baghdad area. The suspect also recently formed a criminal group to conduct attacks against Coalition forces in Tahrir, southeast of Baghdad.
Two additional suspects were detained in the operation and are being held for further questioning.
In Basra, ISOF detained a suspected criminal who is reported to be an illegal vweapons dealer in the area. The suspect is believed to be smuggling and selling massive amounts of weapons to Special Groups and criminal elements that attack Iraqi and Coalition forces. ISOF conducted the operation in support of Government of Iraq efforts to stabilize Basra. Four other suspects were detained and are being held for questioning.
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