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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20061219-07

Dec. 19, 2006

IA Captures IED Cell Leader in Al Kut
Multi-National Corps – Iraq PAO

BAGHDAD – 8th Iraqi Army division forces, with coalition advisers, captured a
suspected improvised explosive device cell leader Dec. 18 during operations in Al Kut.

The suspect, reported to be a leader within the Office of the Martyr Sadr in An
Nasiriyah, is allegedly linked to illegal armed groups in the area and conducts and
facilitates IED attacks specifically targeting Iraqi Security Forces and Coalition Forces
throughout Wasit Province.

Minimal damage occurred during the operation and there were no Iraqi civilian,
Iraqi forces or Coalition Forces casualties.

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