Press Release No. 20100827-01
Aug. 27, 2010

BAGHDAD – Iraqi Security Forces arrested a suspected Promised Day Brigade (PDB) leader and two criminal associates during a joint security operation today in Baghdad.

ISF and U.S. advisors searched several buildings for the suspected PDB leader who is allegedly directly responsible for operations, finances and facilitating weapons for PDB groups in Diyala.

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

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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