BAGHDAD – Iraqi Security Forces arrested a suspected member of the Jaysh al-Mahdi terrorist organization today during a joint security operation conducted in northern Baghdad.
ISF and U.S. advisors searched two buildings for a suspected Jaysh al-Mahdi member allegedly involved in assassination and intimidation campaigns against Iraqi citizens who provide information to local law enforcement officials about Jaysh al-Mahdi members and criminal activities.
Based on preliminary questioning and evidence gathered at the scene, the security team arrested the suspected Jaysh al-Mahdi member without incident.
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