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| Iraq |
| Today's Special Groups Catch (sorry I'm late) |
| 2008-02-12 |
| BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces detained two suspected Special Groups criminals early today during operations in the Suwayrah area, south of Baghdad. Coalition forces were targeting an individual who reportedly facilitated paramilitary training for Special Groups members in preparation for attacks against Iraqi and Coalition forces. Reports also indicate he was an associate of several senior-level criminal element leaders involved in attacks on Iraqi and Coalition forces. Intelligence led ground forces to the target location where they detained the two suspected criminals without incident. The identity of the suspects is still being determined. "Al-Sayyid Muqtada al-Sadr's cease-fire pledge has helped increase stability," said Lt. Michael Street, MNF-I spokesperson. "We welcome that stability, but we will continue to dismantle the criminal networks of those who choose not to honor that pledge." A separate presser: BAGHDAD – Multi-National Division – Baghdad Soldiers captured a suspected special group criminal cell leader in the western Baghdad neighborhood of Hurriya Feb. 10. Soldiers with Company A, 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), MND-B, detained the alleged cell leader during a raid in Hurriya. The cell leader is believed to have been involved in improvised-explosive device and small-arms attacks aimed at Coalition and Iraqi Security Forces. The suspect was taken to a Coalition Forces Detention Facility for further questioning. This action is part of Multi-National Division – Baghdad offensive operation in support of Operation Phantom Phoenix. |
| Posted by:Glenmore |