http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/captured/ en-us Thu, 2 Jul 2009 20:06:04 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2284366/posts WASHINGTON, July 2, 2009 – Iraqi forces, aided by coalition advisors, detained an alleged senior leader of a terrorist group along with other suspected terrorists June 29 and 30 in operations in Iraq, military officials reported. In June 30 operations: -- The Emergency Response Brigade and coalition advisors arrested a suspected senior leader in Taji, north of Baghdad. The leader is believed to be responsible for organizing sophisticated operations against coalition forces in the area. -- In Baghdad, the Emergency Response Brigade, along with coalition advisors, arrested an alleged terrorist during an Iraqi-led operation. The man is believed to be... American Forces Press Service http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2284366/posts#comment Thu, 2 Jul 2009 20:06:04 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2283960/posts KABUL, Afghanistan -- The U.S. military said today that insurgents have capture an American soldier in eastern Afghanistan. Spokeswoman Capt. Elizabeth Mathias said the soldier went missing Tuesday. LA Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2283960/posts#comment Thu, 2 Jul 2009 11:08:34 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2282900/posts WASHINGTON, June 30, 2009 – Iraqi forces, aided by coalition advisors, arrested suspected terrorists June 28 in operations in Iraq, military officials reported. Iraqi special operations forces and coalition advisors arrested a suspected terrorist in Baghdad. The suspect is believed to be the low-level commander of an insurgent group responsible for coordinating a local resident’s murder and an attack against Iraqi army forces. Elsewhere, Iraq’s 7th Regional Commando Battalion, assisted by coalition advisors, arrested two suspected terrorists in Ninevah province. One of the men is suspected of being a financier for a terrorist cell, and the other is believed to... American Forces Press Service http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2282900/posts#comment Wed, 1 Jul 2009 00:52:36 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2282000/posts WASHINGTON, June 29, 2009 – Coalition and Iraq forces detained nearly two dozen suspected militants during recent operations in Iraq, military officials said. During June 27 operations: -- Combined forces arrested seven suspected terrorists with warrants during an operation in the Ninewa province. They are suspected of operating in a terrorist cell, which conducts attacks against Iraqi civilians and security forces in the area. -- Coalition and Iraqi troops arrested five suspected terrorists with warrants during an intelligence-driven raid in Baghdad. The suspects are allegedly responsible for conducting improvised explosive device attacks, kidnapping Iraqi citizens and murder. -- In a... American Forces Press Service http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2282000/posts#comment Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:53:56 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2281998/posts WASHINGTON, June 29, 2009 – Coalition and Afghan forces detained more than a dozen suspected militants and seized weapons and drugs in recent operations in Afghanistan, military officials said. During two June 27 operations in the Musa Khel district of Khost province, Afghan and coalition forces targeted a key commander in one operation and searched a compound in another. Coalition forces used precision air strikes in a remote area of the district, targeting a key Haqqani commander responsible for planning militant attacks against coalition forces, officials said. Intelligence sources indicated his location in the mountainous district, about 30 miles northwest... American Forces Press Service http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2281998/posts#comment Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:51:24 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2279640/posts WASHINGTON, June 25, 2009 – Iraqi forces arrested a suspected terrorist and U.S. and Iraqi forces seized a massive weapons cache in Iraq in recent days, military officials reported. In Anbar province yesterday, the Iraqi special weapons and tactics team in Qaim arrested a man who is suspected of smuggling materials and foreign fighters into Iraq and is believed to be responsible for the deaths of police officers in Ramana, Iraq. Elsewhere, Iraqi security forces and Multinational Division Baghdad soldiers seized a massive weapons cache June 23 near Tarmiyah, north of Baghdad. The cache contained 26 grenades, 35 rocket-propelled grenades,... American Forces Press Service http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2279640/posts#comment Fri, 26 Jun 2009 01:33:14 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2278763/posts WASHINGTON, June 24, 2009 – Iraqi forces and coalition advisors arrested suspected terrorists, including a senior leader, in operations in Iraq in the past five days, military officials reported. Yesterday, Iraqi police from the Basra special weapons and tactics team, aided by coalition advisors, arrested a suspected terrorist during an Iraqi-led operation in southern Iraq. The man is suspected in the development and use of roadside bombs and indirect-fire attacks against Iraqi and coalition forces in Maysan province. Southwest of Baghdad, the Emergency Response Brigade, an elite police force, and coalition advisors arrested three suspected terrorists June 22 in Amariyah.... American Forces Press Service http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2278763/posts#comment Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:41:32 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2277992/posts WASHINGTON — An Iraqi Police Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT) from Nasiriyah and U.S. advisors arrested two suspects, including a violent extremist leader, during an operation conducted in Fadhiliyah, Sunday. The extremist leader, Walid Abbass, is linked to several acts of violence committed in Dhi Qar province, including several assassination attempts on local officials and a rocket attack that struck a mosque in Ur last month. In other recent operations in Iraq: An Iraqi SWAT team accompanied by Coalition forces advisors killed a suspected former leader of a criminal network during an operation in Basrah province, June 20. As... Multi-National Force - Iraq http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2277992/posts#comment Wed, 24 Jun 2009 01:10:03 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2277173/posts WASHINGTON, June 22, 2009 – An Iraqi police special weapons and tactics team from Nasiriyah and U.S. advisors arrested two suspects, including a violent extremist leader, during an operation conducted in Fadhiliyah, Iraq, yesterday. The extremist leader, Walid Abbass, is linked to several acts of violence committed in Dhi Qar province, including several assassination attempts on local officials and a rocket attack that struck a mosque tower in Ur last month. In other recent operations in Iraq: -- An Iraqi SWAT team accompanied by coalition forces advisors killed a suspected former leader of a criminal network during an operation in... American Forces Press Service http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2277173/posts#comment Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:35:12 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2274795/posts WASHINGTON, June 18, 2009 – Afghan and coalition troops captured seven suspected militants and seized a supply of heroin during separate operations in Afghanistan yesterday, officials said. Yesterday evening, Afghan and coalition forces detained five suspected Haqqani militants in a village east of Gardez in eastern Afghanistan’s Paktia province. The Haqqani network operates out of Pakistan’s federally administered tribal area. The network targets the government of Afghanistan and its security forces as part of its goal to expel coalition and NATO forces from Afghanistan. Also yesterday, Afghan commandos, assisted by coalition forces, uncovered a drug cache and captured two known... American Forces Press Service http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2274795/posts#comment Thu, 18 Jun 2009 23:39:48 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2273974/posts WASHINGTON, June 17, 2009 – Coalition and Iraqi security forces yesterday captured a suspect wanted in connection with armor-piercing bomb attacks in northwestern Baghdad's Kadamiyah district, military officials reported. Forces caught the suspect in an early morning raid and are holding him for questioning. In other Iraqi operations, the Tal Afar special weapons and tactics team, alongside coalition advisors, arrested three suspects June 15 in northern Iraq. The suspects allegedly are responsible for attacks on security forces in and around Mosul. Officials said Iraqi security forces are increasing their capabilities in leading such operations. (Compiled from Multinational Corps Iraq releases.) American Forces Press Service http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2273974/posts#comment Wed, 17 Jun 2009 23:23:32 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2272481/posts WASHINGTON, June 15, 2009 – Coalition and Afghan forces detained a suspected Taliban leader and provided medical aid to a wounded civilian in recent operations, military officials said. Afghan and coalition forces captured an area Taliban commander and a suspected associate in a June 13 operation to disrupt Taliban activities in northern Paktika province. The suspect is tied to numerous attacks against coalition forces in the area, military officials said. The wanted Taliban leader was wounded from debris when forces gained entry into the compound, officials said. Medical specialists treated his wounds, and he was evacuated for further medical treatment.... American Forces Press Service http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2272481/posts#comment Mon, 15 Jun 2009 23:57:32 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2272475/posts WASHINGTON, June 15, 2009 – Coalition and Iraq forces detained a dozen suspects and seized weapons during recent operations in Iraq, military officials said. Combined forces arrested a suspected criminal on a warrant June 12 in northwest Baghdad's Kadhamiyah district. The man is suspected of participating in criminal activities throughout the district, military officials said. The suspect was transferred to a secure facility for further questioning. In a separate operation that day, Iraqi police and coalition advisors arrested a suspect on a warrant in Basra. Military officials said the suspect’s capture will reduce his group’s ability to mount effective attacks... American Forces Press Service http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2272475/posts#comment Mon, 15 Jun 2009 23:54:30 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2271476/posts Yemeni authorities have arrested the financier of Al-Qaeda operations in the country and in neighbouring Saudi Arabia, an official said Sunday, as cited on the defence ministry news website. "The arrested man is named Hassan Hussein bin Alwan, a Saudi national, and he is the financier for attacks launched by Al-Qaeda organisation in Yemen and Saudi Arabia," the unnamed security official told September Net website. "He is considered one of the most dangerous members of Al-Qaeda," he added. AFP via Yahoo! News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2271476/posts#comment Sun, 14 Jun 2009 12:31:11 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2270897/posts One of the country's most-wanted men is now in custody in the United States after being arrested in Miami. St James gangster Omar Oneil Lewis, better known as 'King Evil', was held by members of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) team and the Lauderhill Police Department after an extensive investigation. King Evil was added to the local police most-wanted list after he was implicated in the June 2008 murder of Richard Reid in a nightclub in Montego Bay, St James. The 33-year-old is accused of stabbing Reid multiple times. He is also linked to several other violent... Jamaica Gleaner News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2270897/posts#comment Sat, 13 Jun 2009 04:50:33 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2270768/posts WASHINGTON, June 12, 2009 – U.S. and Afghan forces detained four suspected insurgents and rescued a kidnapping victim in recent operations in Afghanistan, military officials reported. The suspects were detained today in Khost province. U.S. and Afghan troops were targeting a man they believed was connected to the Haqqani terrorist network. The joint force detained him, along with the others, without confrontation. An assault rifle and belts and vests of ammunition were confiscated, officials said. In Helmand province’s Washer district June 10, coalition forces found a man tied and gagged inside a truck as they were establishing security for a... American Forces Press Service http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2270768/posts#comment Fri, 12 Jun 2009 23:51:17 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2270765/posts WASHINGTON, June 12, 2009 – U.S. and Iraqi forces captured an alleged insurgent leader and found three weapon stockpiles in recent operations in Iraq, military officials reported. The suspect was arrested by Iraqi police June 10 in Kirkuk. A warrant for his arrest was issued by the Iraqi government for allegedly purchasing weapons and bombs to fight coalition forces. The man is believed to be responsible for at least 10 murders in the area, officials said. The weapons caches were discovered by U.S. soldiers and Iraqi troops June 9 in Taji, just north of Baghdad. The joint force found 44... American Forces Press Service http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2270765/posts#comment Fri, 12 Jun 2009 23:47:59 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2270041/posts WASHINGTON, June 11, 2009 – Iraqi and U.S. forces arrested three people in northern Iraq who are suspected of emplacing roadside bombs and coordinating attacks against coalition forces, military officials reported. One suspect was arrested in Mosul on June 9 by the city’s special weapons and tactics unit. Ninevah province’s Operations Investigative Court issued a warrant for the suspect’s arrest for allegedly emplacing roadside bombs and facilitating various attacks on coalition forces in the province, officials said. In Diyala province June 4, Baqubah’s emergency response force and U.S. troops arrested two people. The Central Criminal Court of Iraq issued the... American Forces Press Service http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2270041/posts#comment Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:42:25 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2269050/posts Unbelievable! [T]he Obama Justice Department has quietly ordered FBI agents to read Miranda rights to high value detainees captured and held at U.S. detention facilities in Afghanistan, according a senior Republican on the House Intelligence Committee. “The administration has decided to change the focus to law enforcement. Here’s the problem. You have foreign fighters who are targeting US troops today – foreign fighters who go to another country to kill Americans. We capture them…and they’re reading them their rights – Mirandizing these foreign fighters,” says Representative Mike Rogers, who recently met with military, intelligence and law enforcement officials on a... Flopping Aces http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2269050/posts#comment Wed, 10 Jun 2009 20:48:17 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2265927/posts WASHINGTON, June 5, 2009 – Afghan and coalition security forces seized weapons and drugs and captured seven suspected militants during two operations in southern Afghanistan yesterday. Afghan forces, advised and assisted by coalition forces, uncovered a significant drug and weapons cache during operations in Oruzgan province’s Shahidi Hasas district. A search yielded 200 pounds of black-tar heroin, 100 50-pound bags of ammonium nitrate, homemade explosives, numerous bomb-making materials, three machine guns and small arms, along with Afghan National Police and Afghan National Army uniforms. A number of women and children were discovered in the area and escorted to safety. No... American Forces Press Service http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2265927/posts#comment Sat, 6 Jun 2009 01:08:33 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2265071/posts WASHINGTON, June 4, 2009 – Coalition and Iraqi forces detained more than 20 suspects during several recent operations in Iraq’s capital city and the country’s Diyala province. Early June 1, U.S. soldiers working with Iraqi soldiers and police executed warrants and arrested two wanted men in northwestern Baghdad’s Ghazaliya neighborhood. The forces confiscated assault rifles from the men and moved them to secure locations for further questioning. On May 31, Multinational Division Baghdad soldiers and Iraqi police executed an arrest warrant on a Ghazaliya man who is believed to be responsible for an attack on coalition forces using a bomb... American Forces Press Service http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2265071/posts#comment Fri, 5 Jun 2009 00:48:43 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2265065/posts WASHINGTON, June 4, 2009 – Afghan and coalition forces detained four suspected militants in Khost province overnight during an operation to capture a key Haqqani terrorist network leader in eastern Afghanistan. In the province’s Sabari district, a combined force searched a rural compound after credible intelligence sources indicated the wanted man was located near Zambar village. After entering the targeted compound, Afghan forces called for all occupants to come out, and without incident, forces detained the targeted man and three of his suspected associates. A search of the compound revealed an AK-47 assault rifle and a magazine. On June 2,... American Forces Press Service http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2265065/posts#comment Fri, 5 Jun 2009 00:44:05 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2264270/posts WASHINGTON, June 3, 2009 – Afghan army commandos, assisted by coalition forces, were attacked today during a clearing operation in Afghanistan’s Kapisa province, and a combined force in Khost province detained three suspected militants yesterday. In the Kapisa operation, the combined element was searching an area known for enemy activity in the province’s Yakdan Valley region when it came under heavy small-arms fire from a nearby compound. The forces used small-arms and mortar fire to help neutralize the enemy. Air strikes were called to defuse the enemy and cut off their retreat routes. Two militants were killed during the engagement.... American Forces Press Service http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2264270/posts#comment Thu, 4 Jun 2009 01:29:40 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2263346/posts WASHINGTON, June 2, 2009 – Iraqi and coalition forces captured 45 suspected militants and killed one during operations May 31 in Kirkuk, Iraq, military officials said. Combined forces killed the suspected terrorist and wounded another while attempting to arrest them during an operation in Kirkuk. Both of the men were believed to be terrorist cell leaders involved in multiple kidnappings, murders and car bombings targeting Iraqi forces in Kirkuk province. After moving toward the targeted building with an arrest warrant, the security forces received rifle fire that wounded one Iraqi soldier. Combined forces returned fire, killing one of the individuals... American Forces Press Service http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2263346/posts#comment Wed, 3 Jun 2009 00:02:11 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2261736/posts The self-described leader of an al-Qaida front group issued a new audio tape this weekend, deepening the mystery surrounding the identity of the insurgent leader whom the Iraqi government claims to have in custody and whose very existence the U.S. once questioned. The man purporting to be Abu Omar al-Baghdadi, the head of the Islamic State of Iraq, issued the usual litany of militant rhetoric against the West in the 40-minute tape that was posted Saturday on militant Web sites. He criticized Pope Benedict XVI's recent trip to the Middle East, including Israel, condemned the Pakistani army's offensive against the... AP http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2261736/posts#comment Sun, 31 May 2009 20:10:39 GMT