MND-B Soldiers detain key criminal suspected of kidnapping, murder and more

Multi-National Division – Baghdad Soldiers detained a key suspected criminal in the Karadah security district of eastern Baghdad July 8.

Soldiers from the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light) detained the suspected criminal while conducting operations specifically targeting him. He is a suspected high-ranking Special Groups officer in Zafaraniyah who is believed to be a member of a Special Groups cell’s death squad and to have direct involvement with kidnapping, murder and indirect fire attacks against Coalition forces and local government officials.

“Detaining this criminal is a tremendous victory for the people of Zafaraniyah and will allow citizens in eastern Baghdad to live a little safer,” said Maj. Joey Sullinger, a spokesperson for 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light). “Removing criminals from Baghdad’s streets is a necessary step along the path to a secure and stable future for all Iraqi citizens, security forces and government officials.”