Iraqi security forces, with U.S. advisors, have arrested three suspected criminal associates of terrorist groups operating in Iraq, military officials said.

Iraqi forces arrested a suspected associate of the Kataib Hezballah terrorist network today during a combined security operation in Baghdad.

Iraqi forces and their U.S. advisors searched a building with a court warrant for a member of the group suspected in attacks against Iraqi and U.S. forces. Information and evidence gathered at the scene led them to identify and arrest a suspected associate of the wanted man.

On Aug. 4, Iraqi forces arrested two suspected al-Qaida in Iraq criminal associates near Tikrit.

Iraqi forces, working with U.S. advisors, searched several buildings with a court warrant for a suspected al_Qaida in Iraq leader responsible for bombing attacks against Iraqi and U.S. forces. Information and evidence gathered at the scene led Iraqi forces to identify and arrest two suspects.

Iraqi security forces arrested four suspected criminal associates of al-Qaida in Iraq members during combined operations with U.S. advisors in the last two days.

In Baghdad today, Iraqi forces and U.S. advisors searched a building for a suspected leader of the terrorist group believed to be responsible for attacks on coalition forces and for financing the group’s operations through robbery, kidnapping, extortion and exploiting contracts with Iraq’s government.

Information and evidence gathered at the scene led Iraqi forces to identify and arrest a suspected criminal associate of the wanted man.

In Taji yesterday, Iraqi forces searching with U.S. advisors for a suspected al-Qaida in Iraq leader believed to responsible for recruiting teenagers and children to carry out suicide attacks against coalition forces arrested three suspected al-Qaida in Iraq criminal associates of the wanted man.

Iraqi security forces arrested several terrorism suspects during recent combined operations with U.S. advisors in Iraq, military officials reported.

In Jalulah today, Iraqi forces working with U.S. advisors arrested a suspected criminal while searching for a suspected al-Qaida in Iraq leader who allegedly participated in numerous checkpoint attacks and kidnappings.

Also today, Iraqi forces working with U.S. advisors in western Baghdad arrested a suspected al-Qaida in Iraq leader believed to be involved in the construction and facilitation of vehicle-borne bombs, along with a suspected criminal associate.

In Sadiyah yesterday, Iraqi forces working with U.S. advisors arrested three suspected criminalswhile looking for a suspect who allegedly coordinates meetings for high-level al-Qaida in Iraq leaders.

Also yesterday, Iraqi forces working with U.S. advisors in Hawijah arrested a suspected al-Qaida in Iraq leader allegedly involved in mortar, rocket and bombing attacks against Iraqi and coalition forces, along with two suspected criminal associates.

In northern Baghdad yesterday, Iraqi forces working with U.S. advisors arrested a suspected Khataib Hizballah terrorist organization criminal associate while searching for a suspected member of the group who allegedly is responsible for planting roadside bombs.

In a July 10 operation in northern Baghdad, Iraqi forces arrested two suspected Khataib Hizballah criminal associates while searching for a suspected member of the group who allegedly is responsible for the facilitation of weapons transportation to central Iraq.

In Taji on July 10, Iraqi forces working with U.S. advisors arrested a suspected criminal while searching for a suspected al-Qaida in Iraq leader who allegedly is responsible for high-profile attacks in central Iraq.

Iraqi security forces arrested 16 suspected criminal associates of the al-Qaida in Iraq terrorist organization in recent operations, military officials reported.

In Beiji, southwest of Kirkuk, Iraqi forces and U.S. advisors today searched several buildings for a suspected al-Qaida in Iraq member allegedly involved in building roadside bombs.

A large amount of evidence believed to be related to the manufacture, emplacement and employment of bombs targeting security forces and civilians was collected at the scene. Additional information and evidence gathered there led Iraqi forces to identify and arrest the wanted man and five suspected criminal associates.

In western Baghdad yesterday, Iraqi forces and U.S. advisors searched several buildings seeking a suspected al-Qaida in Iraq leader allegedly involved in producing roadside bombs. Information and evidence gathered at the scene led Iraqi forces to identify and arrest four suspected criminal associates of the wanted man.

Southwest of Mosul yesterday, Iraqi forces and U.S. advisors searched several buildings for a suspected al-Qaida in Iraq member allegedly involved in the movement of foreign fighters into Iraq. Information and evidence gathered at the scene led Iraqi forces to identify and arrest six suspected criminal associates of the wanted man.

Iraqi security forces arrested four terrorism suspects in recent operations with U.S. advisors, military officials reported.

West of Baghdad, Iraqi forces arrested an alleged al-Qaida in Iraq member and a suspected criminal associate during a combined operation yesterday.

Iraqi forces and U.S. advisors searched two buildings for the suspected al-Qaida in Iraq member, who is believed to be involved in the construction and distribution of roadside bombs and in attacks against Iraqi civilians and Iraqi and U.S. forces. Information and evidence gathered at the scene led Iraqi forces to identify and arrest the wanted man and a suspected criminal associate.

On June 26, Iraqi forces arrested two suspected criminal associates of the Jaysh al-Mahdi terrorist group during a combined operation north of Baghdad.

Iraqi forces and U.S. advisors searched two buildings for a suspected Jaysh al-Mahdi member who allegedly is involved in roadside-bomb and indirect-fire attacks against Iraqi and coalition forces. Information and evidence gathered at the scene led Iraqi forces to identify and arrest two suspected criminal associates of the wanted man.

Iraqi forces working with U.S. advisors arrested several terrorism suspects in recent operations in Iraq, military officials reported.

In western Mosul today, Iraqi forces and U.S. advisors searched several buildings for a suspected al-Qaida in Iraq member allegedly involved in the facilitation of foreign fighters. Information and evidence gathered at the scene led Iraqi forces to identify and arrest the wanted man and a suspected criminal associate.

Also today, Iraqi forces and U.S. advisors searched two buildings northwest of Baghdad for a suspected al-Qaida in Iraq leader allegedly involved in roadside-bomb production. During the search, the security force found machine-gun ammunition and several assault vests with full weapon magazines. Information and evidence gathered at the scene led Iraqi forces to identify and arrest four suspected criminal associates of the wanted man.

Northwest of Baghdad yesterday, Iraqi forces arrested three suspected criminal associates of the Jaysh al-Mahdi terrorist group. Iraqi forces and U.S. advisors searched two buildings for a suspect who is allegedly involved in roadside-bomb attacks against Iraqi and coalition forces on behalf of the terrorist group. Information and evidence gathered at the scene led Iraqi forces to identify and arrest three suspected criminal associates of the wanted man.

Iraqi security forces arrested 10 terrorism suspects in recent operations in Iraq with U.S. advisors, military officials reported.

In southern Baghdad yesterday, Iraqi forces searched with U.S. advisors for a suspected al-Qaida in Iraq leader who is believed to be involved in high-profile vehicle-borne bomb attacks and to have ties to the terror group’s senior leadership. They arrested two suspected criminal associates of the wanted man.

Also yesterday, Iraqi forces working with U.S. advisors in eastern Mosul arrested a suspected al-Qaida in Iraq member with ties to the group’s senior leadership, along with two suspected criminal associates.

On June 19, Iraqi forces working with U.S. advisors in Mosul stopped a vehicle while searching for a suspected al-Qaida in Iraq member with ties to the group’s senior leaders. They arrested three suspected criminal associates of the wanted man.

In another June 19 operation east of Baghdad, Iraqi forces arrested two suspected al-Qaida in Iraq criminal associates while searching for a suspected al-Qaida in Iraq member allegedly responsible for attacks on Iraqi and coalition forces.