Press Release 20100821-01
Aug. 21, 2010

BAGHDAD – Iraqi Security Forces arrested a suspected Al-Qaeda in Iraq (AQI) criminal associate during a joint security operation conducted near Balad City today.

ISF and U.S. advisors searched several buildings for a suspected AQI leader allegedly responsible for improvised explosive device attacks against ISF and coalition forces.

Information and evidence gathered at the scene, including a large amount of explosives detonated by the security force on site, led Iraqi forces to identify and arrest one suspected AQI criminal associate.

All joint operations are pursuant to a warrant issued by an Iraqi judge.

Iraqi and U.S. advisors conduct joint operations in accordance with the Security Agreement and in coordination with the Iraqi government to target terrorists seeking to disrupt the security and stability of Iraq.

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