ISF arrest local government official in Diyala for criminal activity
By MULTI-NATIONAL FORCE-IRAQ
Nov 18, 2008 - 9:10:03 PM
Blackanthem Military News
KHALIS, Iraq - Iraqi Security Forces, acting on a Government of Iraq warrant, arrested a local government official in Diyala for criminal activity.
The Khalis official was detained for using his government position to deny GoI funding intended to support citizens in eastern Diyala, and providing logistical and financial support to criminal organizations in the area.
The official was on a terrorist watch list and has facilitated the training of criminals on explosives in Iran.
This raid was intended to stop the intimidation of residents, to disrupt criminal activity, and to restore the GoI directed funding to organizations.
The suspect's case will be reviewed and adjudicated according to Iraqi law.