MND-B Soldiers detain suspected Special Groups leader
By Multi-National Division - Baghdad PAO
Jul 13, 2008 - 12:16:49 PM
Blackanthem Military News
BAGHDAD, Iraq - Multi-National Division - Baghdad Soldiers detained a suspected Special Groups criminal leader and two associates in eastern Baghdad July 12.
Soldiers from the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light) detained the suspected Special Groups leader while conducting an operation specifically targeting him. The suspected Special Groups officer in eastern Baghdad is believed to be directly involved in kidnapping, murder, extortion, sectarian indirect fire attacks and improvised explosive device attacks on a U.S. Soldiers.
"Deatining this suspected criminal strikes a serious blow to Special Groups and their criminal attacks on innocent civilians and security forces in eastern Baghdad," said Maj. Joey Sullinger, a spokesperson for 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light). "We remain steadfast and undeterred in our support of Iraqi Security Forces and the people and Government of Iraq as we assist with providing security and stability."