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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20080714-02
July 14, 2008

Iraqi CSWAT teams capture two suspected Special Groups criminals in separate operations
Multi-National Corps – Iraq

BALAD, Iraq – Iraqi Company Special Weapons and Tactics teams captured two Special Groups criminals in separate operations around central Iraq July 12.
 
Hillah CSWAT captured a Special Groups criminal believed to be responsible for weapons smuggling and improvised explosive device, indirect fire and small arms fire attacks against Iraqi and Coalition forces. The man is said to be planning future attacks, and is suspected of conducting an IED attack against the Quick Reaction Force from the Hillah U.S. Regional Embassy Office in June 2008. 
 
In a separate operation, Kut CSWAT arrested a suspected Special Groups criminal leader on a Wasit Provincial warrant for terrorism.  The suspect is said to be a member of a weapons smuggling cell known for storing and distributing explosively formed projectiles.  He is also suspected of IED and EFP attacks against Iraqi and Coalition forces. 
 
“The Iraqi Company Special Weapons and Tactics teams are determined to pursue all criminals and provide a secure and stable environment for the people of Iraq,” said Lt. Col. Neil Harper, a spokesperson for Multi-National Corps – Iraq.” 

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