FORWARD OPERATING BASE FALCON, Iraq – Multi-National Division – Baghdad Soldiers detained three suspected criminals while conducting an intelligence-driven operation at 2 a.m. May 21 in the Abu T’shir neighborhood of southern Baghdad.

Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment, attached to the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, detained a known criminal allegedly responsible for killing innocent Iraqi citizens, planting improvised explosive devices and launching indirect fire onto Coalition force bases.

Two others were detained and are allegedly affiliated with the known criminal.

“Capturing known criminals and getting them off the streets shows the commitment of Coalition forces to provide a safe and secure environment,” said Maj. Dave Olson, 1st BCT Spokesman, 4th Inf. Div. “Iraqi Security Forces are stepping up to the plate in securing their country and providing security for the people of Iraq.”