MULTI-NATIONAL FORCE-IRAQ
PRESS DESK
BAGHDAD, Iraq

Press Release A091108-01

Nov. 8, 2009

Iraqi Security Forces search for Baghdad AQI members, arrest 6

BAGHDAD – Iraqi Security Forces arrested six suspected terrorists today during two joint security operations in search of al-Qaeda in Iraq members operating in Baghdad.

In western Baghdad, ISF, and U.S. advisors, searched one building for an alleged Baghdad-based AQI leader but was not located. However, the security team arrested five individuals, who were questioned at the scene, and determined to be suspected members of the deadly terrorist organization. ISF arrested the five individuals without incident. 

During a second joint security operation conducted in southwest Baghdad, ISF and U.S. advisors, searched one building for a suspected AQI member based on a warrant.  The suspect is alleged to facilitate vehicle-borne improvised explosive device attacks against civilians. One individual was arrested based on evidence found at the scene linking the individual to suspicious activity. The suspected AQI member was not apprehended during the operation.

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