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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20080601-03
June 1, 2008

ISOF capture suspected Special Groups criminal in Baghdad
Multi-National Corps – Iraq

BAGHDAD – Iraqi Special Operations Forces captured a suspected Special Groups criminal in Baghdad May 31.
 
The ISOF conducted an operation to capture an individual suspected of multiple indirect-fire attacks on a Coalition force base in Abu Tshir, and of displacing Iraqi families from their homes. He also reportedly acts as a sniper for his group. 
 
One additional suspect was detained. 
 
“Iraqi Special Operations Forces are committed to preventing Special Groups criminals from terrorizing Iraqi citizens, and to reducing attacks against Coalition forces,” said Col. Bill Buckner, MNC-I spokesman. 

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