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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20061121-01
Nov. 21, 2006

ISF targets kidnapping and murder cell, captures 7
Multi-National Corps – Iraq PAO

BAGHDAD – Special Iraqi Army Forces, with coalition advisers, detained an illegal
armed group kidnapping and murder cell leader during a raid Nov. 21 in Sadr City,
Baghdad. The raid was launched to target this individual and to obtain information on
the whereabouts of a kidnapped U.S. Soldier.

The person detained is reported to have first-hand knowledge of the control and
movement of Spec. Ahmed Al Taie, the Soldier who was abducted Oct. 23.

Six additional suspected cell members were detained.

During the operation, Iraqi forces received small-arms and rocket propelled
grenade fire from enemy fighters. Supporting coalition aircraft received enemy ground
fire; coalition aircraft neutralized the threat with precision fires at identified enemy
targets.

There were no reports of Iraqi Forces or Coalition Forces casualties. Civilian and
enemy casualties could not be determined.

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