Multi-National Corps – Iraq
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
RELEASE No. 20091123-02

November 23, 2009

Two suspected terrorists detained in West Rashid

Multi-National Corps – Iraq

BAGHDAD – Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Division—Baghdad Soldiers detained two individuals suspected of aiding terrorists during a joint raid in the early morning of Nov. 23.

At approximately 2 a.m., Soldiers of the 30th Heavy Brigade Combat Team, in conjunction with Iraqi Police and Iraqi Federal Police, detained two suspects in the West Rashid district of Baghdad believed to be involved in kidnapping, counterfeiting used in funding terrorist cells in the Baghdad area, and murder.

One suspect was arrested based on an Iraqi warrant and the second after the joint patrol discovered evidence linking him to the first suspect. 

Both individuals were transported to a nearby headquarters for further questioning.

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