Soldiers Capture Key Leaders of Harun Terrorist NetworkCamp Ramadi, Iraq -- Second Brigade Combat Team Soldiers of the of the 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, captured two key leaders of a terrorist group claiming affiliation with Abu Musab al-Zarqawi’s terrorist network during sweeping operations in Ar Ramadi. The Soldiers captured Saleh Arugayan Kahlil (Mahalawi), also known as Abu Ubaydah, on Dec. 8, and Bassim Mohammad Hazeem, also known as Abu Khattab, on Dec. 12.Both of these individuals were cell leaders for a local Zarqawi-affiliated terrorist group operating in Ar Ramadi and western Al Anbar Province. This group is responsible for intimidating, attacking and murdering innocent Iraqi civilians, Iraqi police and security forces, and business and political leaders throughout the Anbar province. Over the last several months, this terrorist group kidnapped and executed 11 Iraqi National Guardsmen, detonated improvised explosive devices and car bombs resulting in the death or injury of dozens of Ramadi citizens, and smuggled foreign terrorists into the country to destabilize the region and prevent economic growth in Iraq. Local citizens are providing useful, detailed information regarding these terrorists. The information provided by the citizens of Ar Ramadi has led to the capture of several members of this group since early December. In addition to the surrender of these two key terrorist leaders, many foreign fighters were also detained. The detainees have provided information regarding the involvement of other individuals who are actively recruiting and smuggling foreign terrorists.The Marines, Soldiers and Sailors of the 1st Marine Division of the I Marine Expeditionary Force stand committed to assisting Iraqi Security Forces in enhancing security and stabilization of the Al Anbar Province in advance of the upcoming elections.