Iraqi Security Forces arrest four al-Qaeda in Iraq associates

May 13th, 2010 - 2:58 am ICT by BNO News  

BAGHDAD (BNO NEWS) – Iraqi Security Forces on Wednesday arrested four suspected al-Qaeda in Iraq (AQI) criminal associates during separate joint security operations conducted in central and southern Iraq.

ISF and U.S. advisors searched a building for a suspected AQI member who is allegedly involved in improvised explosive device attacks against Iraqi civilians, security forces and coalition forces. Information and evidence gathered at the scene led Iraqi forces to identify and arrest three AQI criminal associates.

During another joint operation conducted in Baghdad, ISF and U.S. advisors searched several buildings for a suspected AQI leader who is allegedly involved in high profile vehicle-borne improvised explosive device attacks and has ties to senior AQI leadership. Information and evidence gathered at the scene led Iraqi forces to identify and arrest one criminal associate of the warranted AQI individual.

Iraqi and U.S. forces 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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