Press Release 20100820-01
Aug. 20, 2010

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

ISF and U.S. advisors searched several buildings for a suspected AQI leader allegedly responsible for the facilitation of vehicle-borne improvised explosive device attacks. He also allegedly has close ties to senior members of the AQI terrorist organization.

Information and evidence gathered at the scene, including a 107mm rocket, 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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