Multi-National Corps – Iraq, 19 August 2008 – Iraqi Security Forces captured four suspected criminals during separate operations in central Iraq Aug. 16.
Iraqi Special Operations Forces captured a suspected criminal and detained two others in the Baghdad area. The suspected criminal is said to be a top financier for criminal elements allegedly extorting money from the local Iraqis to finance weapons. He is believed to be responsible for conducting and ordering improvised explosive device and explosively formed penetrator attacks on Iraqi and Coalition forces. Reports indicate he has connections to Iranian weapons suppliers who supply him with EFPs.
In a separate operation, al-Amarah Special Weapons and Tactics team arrested a suspected criminal on a Ministry of Interior warrant. The suspect is wanted for attempted murder and terrorizing local Iraqis