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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20090823-03

August 23, 2009

Basrah SWAT arrests suspected terrorist in southern Iraq
Multi-National Corps-Iraq

BAGHDAD – A Basrah Special Weapons and Tactics team, along with U.S. force advisors, arrested a suspected terrorist linked to numerous insurgent networks in Basrah province on Aug. 20.

The SWAT team was operating under the authority of a warrant issued by the Basrah Court.

The suspect has allegedly served as a high ranking official for numerous terrorist groups operating in the area.  The suspect is also wanted for alleged attacks against Iraqi Security Forces and civilians.

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