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| Iraqi Army Forces detain one extremist leader, four others in operation near Kirkuk |
| 2007-07-08 |
 TAJI – Iraqi Army Forces detained one extremist cell leader and four other suspected terrorists during an operation west of Kirkuk July 5. The suspected cell leader is believed to be a facilitator for the Islamic Army in Iraq. He is allegedly responsible for obtaining the vehicle used in a suicide vehicle-borne improvised explosive device attack in Makmoor May 13. The suspected cell leader is also believed to have obtained weapons for the Islamic Army in Iraq to be used in future attacks. Four other suspected terrorists were detained during the operation. Coalition Forces served as advisors during the operation. No Iraqi or Coalition Forces were injured during the operation. |
| Posted by:Fred |