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MND-N captures key criminal in Diyala

Mar-30-2008 » Filed Under: 4/2 SBCT

Multi-National Division – North PAO

BAQUBA, Iraq – Soldiers with the 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division captured a key criminal leader in Diyala province near Sadiyah, Iraq, March 29.

The suspect is believed to be the leader of a criminal cell operating in the Khalis area and is accused of numerous improvised explosive attacks specifically targeting local Iraqis,, and Iraqi and Coalition forces. He is also believed to an explosives expert who leads more than 300 criminals.

Another key criminal was also detained during the operation.

The second detainee is suspected of posing as an Iraqi policeman and has been implicated in the murder of 20 Iraqis and the burning of their homes.

Two other individuals were also detained.

“(These) are dangerous individuals who have been at the center of criminal activity in the area for some time now, and we are actively looking for their associates,” said Maj. Mike Garcia, MND-N spokesman. “ The people of Iraq will not tolerate criminal activity. We will continue to work with local citizens and Iraqi security forces to disrupt criminal networks and bring these individuals to justice.”


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