Multi-National Corps – Iraq
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RELEASE No. 20091113-02
November 13, 2009

SWAT arrests suspected terrorist linked to major attacks (TIKRIT)

Multi-National Corps-Iraq PAO

TIKRIT, Iraq – The Sulaymaniyah Asaish Special Weapons and Tactics unit, with U.S. forces advisors, arrested a suspected terrorist cell leader under the authority of a warrant Nov. 9 in northern Iraq.
The arrested individual is suspected of being a former high ranking member of the Ba’ath Party and is allegedly a key figure in the Al-Qaida terrorist group.
The suspect has been linked to major explosive attacks throughout northern Iraq and has been connected to financing terrorist cells.
The suspected terrorist was arrested under the authority of a warrant issued by the Higher Judicial Court of Al-Ramadi.
The SWAT team entered the individual’s residence, arrested the suspect and searched the residence without incident.

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