Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
APO AE 09342

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20070702-24
July 2, 2007

Iraqi Special Operations Forces capture Amir of al-Qaeda in Karada
Multi-National Corps – Iraq PAO

BAGHDAD – Iraqi Special Operations Forces detained the alleged Al Qaeda Amir of Karada in central Baghdad during an operation June 28. The targeted individual is accused of coordinating attacks against Iraqi and Coalition Forces using improvised explosive devices, indirect fire and small arms.  The individual is also the alleged leader of an Al Qaeda cell that operates in the same area.

ISOF also seized an AK-47 rifle, ammunition, cell phones, handcuffs, ID cards and documents from the residence where the targeted individual was located.

The capture of this individual will disrupt the Al Qaeda cell activities against the local population in the Baghdad area and disrupt Al Qaeda attacks on Iraqi and Coalition Forces.

Coalition Forces were present as advisors.  No Iraqi or Coalition Forces were injured during the operation.

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