Press Release 20100822-02
Aug. 22, 2010

BAGHDAD – Iraqi Security Forces arrested thirteen suspected Al-Qaeda in Iraq (AQI) criminal associates during separate joint security operations in Baghdad and Fallujah today.

ISF and U.S. advisors searched several buildings for a suspected Al-Qaeda in Iraq (AQI) leader who is allegedly responsible for a number of high profile attacks in the central region of Iraq.

Information and evidence gathered at each scene led Iraqi forces to identify and arrest thirteen AQI criminal associates.

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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