Press Release 20100815-01
Aug. 15, 2010

BAGHDAD – Iraqi Security Forces arrested a suspected Al-Qaeda in Iraq (AQI) leader and one alleged criminal associate during a joint security operation conducted near Tarmiyah today.

ISF and U.S. advisors searched a building for the suspected AQI leader who allegedly has direct ties with other AQI leaders and is believed to be involved in conducting attacks in the area.

Information and evidence gathered at the scene led Iraqi forces to identify and arrest the warranted individual and one suspected AQI criminal associate.

All joint operations are conducted pursuant to a warrant issued by an Iraqi judge.

ISF 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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