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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20071013-09
October 13, 2007

Airborne Paratroopers capture #2 High Value Individual
Multi-National Division – Center PAO

KALSU, Iraq – Information provided by concerned citizens in Haswah led to the capture of 12 terrorists, including the second most wanted man in North Babil, Oct. 12.

Acting on the tip, Iraqi policemen and Paratroopers from Company A, 3rd Battalion, 509th Airborne, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division cornered the suspected high -value individual inside a mosque.

The 4th BCT’s second most wanted individual is responsible for attacks against Iraqi Security Forces, Coalition Forces and local residents. 

After receiving approval, the Iraqi policemen entered the mosque and detained the men.

Two AK-47 machine guns, two grenades and two ammunition vests were also found inside the mosque.

The suspected extremists are being held for further questioning.

The weapons were confiscated for use in the investigation.

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