Press Release 20100811-01
Aug. 11, 2010

BAGHDAD – Iraqi Security Forces arrested a suspected Al-Qaeda in Iraq (AQI) member and two alleged criminal associates during a joint security operation conducted in Fallujah today.

ISF and U.S. advisors searched several buildings for the suspected AQI member who allegedly has ties to AQI leadership.

Information and evidence gathered at the scene led Iraqi forces to identify and arrest the warranted individual and two suspected AQI criminal associates.

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

ISF 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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