Press Release No. 20100827-02
Aug. 27, 2010

BAGHDAD – Iraqi Security Forces arrested seven suspected Al-Qaeda in Iraq (AQI) criminal associates during separate joint security operations today near Taji.

ISF and U.S. advisors searched several buildings for a suspected AQI financier who is allegedly responsible for emplacing improvised explosives devices targeting ISF and coalition forces.

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

During another operation, ISF and U.S. advisors searched several buildings for a suspected AQI leader allegedly involved in the construction and facilitation of vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices.

Information and evidence gathered at the scene 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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