Military mind behind terrorist activities captured, Mosul security increased
By Multi-National Corps-Iraq PAO
Oct 4, 2009 - 7:07:55 PM
Blackanthem Military News
TIKRIT, Iraq - Constables with the 5th Emergency Response Battalion arrested a suspected leader of an al Qaeda terrorist cell in the Ninawa province Oct. 3.
The suspected cell leader, Hajji Ali al-Tikriti, was arrested for allegedly coordinating multiple attacks against Iraqi Security Forces and Iraqi citizens, smuggling weapons throughout northern Iraq and for extorting citizens of Ninawa.
Al-Tikriti is also suspected of being a key influence and contributor of numerous vehicle and roadside explosive attacks throughout Mosul.
The warranted cell leader is believed to be the military mind behind a terrorist cell in Mosul.
The 5th ERB conducted the arrest under the authority of a warrant issued by the Superior Judiciary Council of the al-Riyad Central Investigative Court.
The Constables entered al-Tikriti's residence, arrested the suspect and searched the residence without incident..
"The detention of al-Tikriti will greatly reduce the terrorist threat in not only Mosul, but also throughout the northern provinces of Iraq," said an officer with the 5th ERB.