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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20080704-11
July 4, 2008
ISFs, ISOFs detain seven suspected Special Groups criminals in two separate operations in Amarah
Multi-National Corps – Iraq PAO
BAGHDAD – Iraqi Security Forces and Iraqi Special Operations Forces captured seven suspected Special Groups criminals in Amarah over the past week in two different operations.
In one operation, the Baghdad National Emergency Response Unit simultaneously entered three houses, capturing five suspected Special Groups criminals. The Ministry of Interior had issued warrants for the arrest of the suspects accused of financing other Special Groups members and carrying out attacks in Amarah three months ago.
“This operation continues to support the GOI’s effort to disrupt and neutralize criminal leadership that remained in the area after successful ISF operations in Amarah,” said LTC. Neil Harper, a Multi-National Corps – Iraq spokesperson.
During a separate operation, ISOF captured two individuals suspected of being Iranian surrogates who had warrants for their arrest. One of the individuals is believed to have killed an ISOF soldier by running him over with a car and then shooting him.
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RELEASE No. 20080705-01
July 5, 2008
ISOF capture three suspected terrorists, one SG criminal in operations around central Iraq
Multi-National Corps – Iraq
BALAD, Iraq – Iraqi Special Operations Forces captured three suspected terrorists and one Special Groups criminal around central Iraq, July 3.
In Baghdad, ISOF captured two suspected terrorists, accused of improvised explosive device attacks against Iraqi and Coalition forces. One of the suspected terrorists is an al-Qaeda in Iraq deputy, accused of two attacks against Coalition forces in May 2008. An additional suspect was detained during the operation.
In another operation in Baghdad, ISOF captured a mid-level Special Groups criminal leader believed to be in charge of approximately 250 criminals. The suspect is believed to be responsible for IED and indirect fire attacks against Iraqi and Coalition forces, specifically on Feb. 5 and Feb. 16, 2008.
An AQI leader, based in Anbar province, was captured by ISOF in northwest Baghdad. He is suspected of conducting IED attacks against Iraqi Security and Coalition forces in Karmah, and abducting and holding individuals for ransom to raise funds for terrorist activities.
He is a terrorist specializing in assassinations, kidnappings and IEDs. While processing him for detainment, authorities found a note with names of local Iraqis’ believed to be targeted due to their affiliations with Coalition forces.
“The Government of Iraq and Iraqi Special Operations Forces are determined to pursue all criminals and illegally armed groups no matter where they hide, and provide a secure and stable environment for the people of Iraq,” said Col. Bill Buckner, a spokesman for Multi-National Corps – Iraq.
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