February 22, 2007

IA and CF Detain Iraqi Police Official in Baqubah

MULTI-NATIONAL FORCE-IRAQ
COMBINED PRESS INFORMATION CENTER
Release A070222b

BAGHDAD, Iraq – 5th Iraqi Army Division forces and Coalition Forces detained a senior Iraqi Police official during operations Feb. 21 in Baqubah. Credible intelligence indicates the suspect uses his position to provide cover for his alleged involvement in the murder, torture, kidnapping and sectarian violence of Iraqi citizens in Diyala Province.

The suspect is believed to be a leader within an illegally armed groups operating in Baqubah and Diyala Province and allegedly provides information on Coalition Forces, Iraqi Security Forces and Iraqi civilians to illegally armed elements. The suspect was detained in his office building by Iraqi and Coalition Forces without incident.

The building is located next to the Government Center in Baqubah and no damage was caused during the course of operations.

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