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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 Approved for release
RELEASE No. 20070530-12
May 30, 2007
Coalition Forces apprehend insurgents
Multi National Force – West
CAMP FALLUJAH, Iraq – The district police chief of Hit, Hamid Ibrahim Jazaa, along with his brother and 14 bodyguards were apprehended by Coalition Forces today in Hit approximately 275 km northwest of Baghdad May 29.
The apprehensions were the result of an investigation which alleges murder, corruption and crimes against the Iraqi people. The apprehension of this group was authorized and coordinated with local Hit city officials.
All the accused are currently being held in Coalition Force custody.
“We cannot tolerate criminal behavior and this complete disregard for the rule of law, particularly by those who are charged with the responsibility of upholding the law,” said Maj.Gen. W.E. Gaskin, commanding general, Multi National Force – West.
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