Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20080618-02
June 18, 2008

Iraqi Army captures ISI cell leader in Mosul
Multi-National Corps – Iraq PAO

BALAD, Iraq – The Iraqi Army captured a suspected cell leader for the Islamic State of Iraq, a front organization for al-Qaeda in Iraq, in Mosul June 17.

The IA conducted an operation to capture an ISI cell leader believed to be responsible for transporting weapons, emplacing improved explosive devices and conducting IED attacks against Coalition forces. His cell is said to have murdered, kidnapped for ransom, and supported other ISI/AQI operations in the area.

“The capture of this Islamic State of Iraq leader is expected to disrupt ISI/AQI operations in the area, and reduce attacks against Coalition forces in Mosul,” said Lt. Col. Neil Harper, MNC-I. spokesman.

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