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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20080528-07
May 28, 2008

ISOF capture three Special Groups criminals in separate operations
Multi-National Corps – Iraq PAO

BALAD, Iraq – Iraqi Special Operations Forces captured three suspected Special Groups criminals in two separate operations around Baghdad, May 27.
 
The ISOF captured two suspected criminals accused of kidnapping, torturing and killing Iraqi citizens and forcing them out of their homes.
 
In another operation in Baghdad, ISOF captured a suspected criminal reported to be responsible for attacks against Iraqi and Coalition forces.  The suspect reportedly assisted in acquiring rockets, mortars and improvised explosive devices used in the attacks. 
 
“These operations illustrate that Iraqi Special Operations Forces are committed to preventing Special Groups criminals from terrorizing Iraqi citizens and will pursue criminals in order to bring peace and security to Iraq,” said Col. Bill Buckner, spokesman for the Multi-National Corps – Iraq.

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