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Press Release A080614a-066
June 14, 2008

Coalition forces capture two suspected Special Groups criminals in al-Kut
BAGHDAD – Coalition forces captured two suspected Special Groups criminals in al-Kut during operations Saturday morning.

Acting on intelligence information, Coalition forces conducted a raid on the residence of a suspected Special Groups criminal in al-Kut. He is a known associate of senior Special Groups leadership in the area. According to the suspect’s family members on scene, he is heavily involved in Special Groups criminal activity including several attacks against Coalition forces.

The suspect and one of his associates were detained without incident.

“Coalition forces are removing the Special Groups threat from Iraq and concerned citizens are playing a big part in that effort,” said Navy Lt. Patrick Evans, MNF-I spokesperson.

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