Press Release 20100615-03
June 15, 2010

BAGHDAD – Iraqi Security Forces arrested two suspected al-Qaeda in Iraq (AQI) criminal associates during a joint security operation 42km northeast of Baghdad today.  

ISF and U.S. advisors searched multiple buildings for a suspected AQI member who is allegedly involved in planning and executing vehicle-borne improvised explosive attacks.

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

Iraqi and U.S. forces 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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