December 10, 2005
A HEALTHY METRIC:
Citizens Turn Over 'Butcher of Ramadi' to Iraqi, U.S. Troops (American Forces Press Service, Dec. 9, 2005)
The terrorist known as "the Butcher of Ramadi" was detained today, turned in by local citizens in the provincial capital of Iraq's Anbar province, U.S. military officials in Iraq reported.Posted by Orrin Judd at December 10, 2005 6:28 PMAmir Khalaf Fanus -- listed third on a "high-value individuals" list of terrorists wanted by the 28th Infantry Division's 2nd Brigade Combat Team -- was wanted for criminal activities including murder and kidnapping. Ramadi citizens brought him to an Iraqi and U.S. forces military base in Ramadi, where he was taken into custody.
Fanus was well known for his crimes against the local populace. He is the highest-ranking al Qaeda in Iraq member to be turned in to Iraqi and U.S. officials by local citizens.
Comments
This act makes it official - WE WON ! ! !
Posted by: obc at December 10, 2005 11:14 PM