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Iraqi Special Operations Forces detain alleged leader of terrorist cell in Baghdad |
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Tuesday, 29 May 2007 |
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Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
APO AE 09342
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20070530-05
May 30, 2007
Iraqi Special Operations Forces detain alleged leader of terrorist cell in Baghdad
Multi-National Corps – Iraq PAO
BAGHDAD – Acting on a tip from local citizens, Iraqi Special Operations Forces detained a suspected terrorist cell leader during an early morning raid May 29.
The alleged leader is accused of commanding a kidnapping and assassination cell that has been conducting extra judicial killings in the Baghdad area. The individual is also suspected of kidnapping a nuclear power scientist and murdering both the Director and Deputy of Citizenship and Naturalization.
One other individual present during the operation was also detained.
No Iraqi or Coalition Forces were injured during this operation. Coalition Forces served as advisors during this operation.
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