Written by United States Forces – Iraq PAO
Aug. 28, 2010 BAGHDAD – Iraqi Security Forces arrested two suspected Al-Qaeda in Iraq (AQI) criminal associates during a joint security operation conducted near Kirkuk Saturday.
ISF and U.S. advisors searched a building for a suspected AQI member allegedly involved in the financial and operational coordination of the terrorist organization.
Information and evidence gathered at the scene led Iraqi forces to identify and arrest two suspected AQI criminal associates.
All joint operations are pursuant to a warrant issued by an Iraqi judge.
Iraqi and U.S. advisors 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.