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2008-02-16 Iraq

'Special' Groups Leader Captured in Baghdad

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Posted by Glenmore 2008-02-16 08:56|| || Front Page|| [4 views ] Top
File under: IRGC

#1 From yesterday; seems to be related:
Iraqi National Police engage criminal element in Shaab
Multi-National Division Baghdad PAO

BAGHDAD, Iraq Four Iraqi National Police officers were wounded during a firefight with approximately 40 armed members of an organized criminal element linked to the Arkan Hasnawi Special Groups Network Feb. 10 in the Baghdad neighborhood of Shaab After opening fire on an INP convoy, the suspected Special Groups members reportedly approached the convoy and demanded the police officers drop their weapons and become hostages.

The INP refused and a firefight ensued. The National Police were able to hold their ground despite the casualties and caused the attackers to flee.

The Special Groups leader believed to be responsible for the attack was later arrested by 2nd Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment paratroopers in an adjacent neighborhood.

Posted by Glenmore">Glenmore 2008-02-16 09:18|| 2008-02-16 09:18|| Front Page Top

#2 I hope we have handed them over to the Iraqis, to whom we have taught waterbboarding that we can no longer do.

Posted by OldSpook 2008-02-16 11:23|| 2008-02-16 11:23|| Front Page Top

#3 How about plastic shredder machines, OS? The Iraqis already know how to use those.

Posted by GK 2008-02-16 11:37|| 2008-02-16 11:37|| Front Page Top

#4 pledge, said Col. Bill Buckner, MNC-I spokesman.

He didn't let this one go between his legs!!

Posted by anymouse">anymouse 2008-02-16 12:35|| 2008-02-16 12:35|| Front Page Top

#5 There is a HUGE difference between waterboarding and shredders, and you know it. One is torture and one is not. You should be ashamed to be so transparently stupid in a public area.

Posted by OldSpook 2008-02-16 16:41|| 2008-02-16 16:41|| Front Page Top

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