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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20071007-02
October 7, 2007

Coalition Forces detain three suspected special group terrorists
Multi-National Division – Baghdad

BAGHDAD – Coalition Forces from the 2nd Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division detained three terrorists associated with the Iranian-backed Special Groups Militia during a pre-dawn raid in Sadr City Oct. 6.
 
The individuals detained during the raid are believed to be members of the Special Groups Militia network known for kidnapping, facilitating the transport of weapons and explosively-formed penetrators from Iran to Iraq, as well as bringing militants from Iraq into Iran for military training.
 
No shots were fired by Coalition Forces during this precision raid.
 
The three insurgents captured are believed to be responsible for the kidnapping of five British contractors in Baghdad May 29. 
 
“This operation shows a significant level of cooperation between Coalition Forces and the Iraqi people.  We continue to hope that the leadership in Sadr City opens the door for meaningful negotiations that will benefit the community,” said Lt. Col. David Oclander, executive officer for the 2nd “Falcon” Brigade Combat Team. “Until that time, we remain focused on improving the security situation by capturing those associated with special groups and anyone who is unwilling to follow the Muqtada al-Sadr cease fire”

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