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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20081129-03
Nov. 29, 2008

ISF captures 2 terrorists, 1 JAM-SG during separate operations in northern Iraq

Multi-National Corps – Iraq PAO

BALAD, Iraq – Iraqi Security Forces, with the assistance of Coalition force advisors, arrested two suspected al-Qaeda in Iraq (AQI) terrorists and a suspected Jaysh al Mahdi Special Groups (JAM-SG) criminal leader during separate operations in northern Iraq Nov. 24-26.
 
 Baqubah Special Weapons and Tactics captured a suspected AQI cell leader Nov. 26 during an operation in Shufta. The individual is believed to be a leader of multiple cells which conduct suicide vest attacks against Coalition and Iraqi forces.
 
 During a separate operation on Nov. 25, Iraqi Special Operations Forces captured a suspected JAM-SG criminal in Khalis. The individual is allegedly responsible for conducting numerous sectarian attacks as well as an assassination attempt on the former mayor of Khalis.
 
 In an operation in Qayarrah on Nov. 24, Iraqi Army soldiers captured a suspected AQI cell member. The individual is believed to be a facilitator and vehicle-borne improvised explosive device manufacturer for an AQI cell in the area.
 
 This series of operations are directed toward thwarting criminal and terrorist activities as the Government of Iraq demonstrates a determination to bring those operating outside the law to justice.

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