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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   
RELEASE No. 20080705-01
July 5, 2008

ISOF capture three suspected terrorists, one SG criminal in operations around central Iraq
Multi-National Corps – Iraq

BALAD, Iraq – Iraqi Special Operations Forces captured three suspected terrorists and one Special Groups criminal around central Iraq, July 3.

In Baghdad, ISOF captured two suspected terrorists, accused of improvised explosive device attacks against Iraqi and Coalition forces. One of the suspected terrorists is an al-Qaeda in Iraq deputy, accused of two attacks against Coalition forces in May 2008. An additional suspect was detained during the operation.

In another operation in Baghdad, ISOF captured a mid-level Special Groups criminal leader believed to be in charge of approximately 250 criminals. The suspect is believed to be responsible for IED and indirect fire attacks against Iraqi and Coalition forces, specifically on Feb. 5 and Feb. 16, 2008.

An AQI leader, based in Anbar province, was captured by ISOF in northwest Baghdad. He is suspected of conducting IED attacks against Iraqi Security and Coalition forces in Karmah, and abducting and holding individuals for ransom to raise funds for terrorist activities.

He is a terrorist specializing in assassinations, kidnappings and IEDs. While processing him for detainment, authorities found a note with names of local Iraqis’ believed to be targeted due to their affiliations with Coalition forces.

“The Government of Iraq and Iraqi Special Operations Forces are determined to pursue all criminals and illegally armed groups no matter where they hide, and provide a secure and stable environment for the people of Iraq,” said Col. Bill Buckner, a spokesman for Multi-National Corps – Iraq.

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