One of the suspects has ties to Iran’s al-Quds Criminal Elements

Multi-National Corps – Iraq, 02 September 2008, Balad, Iraq – Iraqi Special Operations Forces captured three suspected criminals in separate operations in Baghdad Aug. 29-30.
ISOF captured a suspected criminal said to be the leader of a cell operating out of Haydariyah Aug. 30. The suspect allegedly conducts attacks against Iraqi and Coalition forces in the region and is believed to be collecting and storing improvised explosive devices and other weapons for future criminal operations.
In another operation Aug. 29, ISOF captured two suspected criminals. One of the suspects is said to be a mid-level criminal leader and finance officer who has ties to Iran’s al-Quds Criminal Elements. He is said to fund his cell’s IED attacks against Coalition and Iraqi forces, and local civilians. He is also suspected of facilitating a deadly attack against an Iraqi Police officer earlier in the day and tested positive for explosive residue. The other suspected criminal is said to be the leader of a weapons smuggling cell in the Baghdad area.