Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20080511-04
May 11, 2008

ISOF detains three suspected Special Groups criminals in al-Amarah

Multi-National Corps – Iraq PAO

BALAD, Iraq – Iraqi Special Operations Forces detained three suspected Special Groups criminals involved in using terror tactics against local security forces in al-Amarah, Iraq, May 10.

Al-Amarah, 150 km northwest of Basrah in Maysan province, is recognized as a major criminal Special Groups stronghold. The criminals instill fear among the citizens of al-Amarah through use of terror tactics and as a means to limit local security forces efforts.

“This ISOF operation demonstrates that the Government of Iraq and Iraqi Security Forces are committed to preventing Special Groups from terrorizing Iraqi citizens,” said Col. Bill Buckner, Multi-National Corps spokesman. “They will pursue criminals wherever they hide to bring peace and security to Iraq. “

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