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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20080726-01
July 26, 2008

MND-B Soldiers detain key suspected criminal in New Baghdad
Multi-National Division – Baghdad PAO

BAGHDAD – Multi-National Division – Baghdad Soldiers detained a suspected criminal in the New Baghdad district of eastern Baghdad July 25.

Soldiers conducted a successful operation to detain a suspected criminal who is believed to be a commander responsible for transporting weapons from Iran. In addition to detaining the suspect, Soldiers seized an AK-47 rifle, a passport, several CDs and numerous documents.

“Detaining this suspected criminal leader will increase stability and security in Baghdad and across all of Iraq,” said Maj. Joey Sullinger, a spokesperson for 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light).

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