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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20080620-05
June 20, 2008

ISOF capture suspected criminal leader in Baghdad
Multi-National Corps – Iraq PAO

BALAD, Iraq – Iraqi Special Operations Forces captured a suspected Special Groups leader in southern Baghdad June 19.

The ISOF conducted the operation to capture the suspected criminal believed to be an influential advisor in west Baghdad. The suspect allegedly has close ties to the Office of the Sadr in Najaf, and is suspected of having the ability to nominate Special Groups command positions in Baghdad.

“The capture of this suspect will likely lead to information on other key Special Groups criminal leaders operating in the area,” said Lt. Col. Neil Harper, Multi-National Corps – Iraq spokesperson.

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