Press Release 20100817-01
Aug. 17, 2010

BAGHDAD – Iraqi Security Forces arrested one Al-Qaeda in Iraq (AQI) criminal associate during a joint security operation conducted in Latafia today.

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

The information and evidence gathered at the scene led Iraqi forces to identify and arrest an 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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