http://www.dod.gov/news/Dec2005/20051209_3596.html

Citizens Turn Over 'Butcher of Ramadi' to Iraqi, U.S. Troops
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, 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.

Amir 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.

His capture is another indication that the local citizens tire of the
terrorists' presence within their community, Multinational Force Iraq
officials said, adding that Iraqi and U.S. forces have witnessed
increasing signs of citizens fighting the terrorists in Ramadi as the
Dec. 15 national elections draw near.

Officials said 1,200 more Iraqi soldiers recently have been posted in
Ramadi. About 1,100 Iraqi special police commandos and a mechanized
Iraqi army company completed their planned movement into the city. This
plan has Iraqi security forces assuming more of the security
responsibilities from the U.S. forces, officials said. As in other
locations, as security improves, Iraqi police also will be introduced
gradually.