Coalition Forces detained 10 suspected terrorists during operations Sunday targeting the vehicle-borne improvised explosive device network in Baghdad. During two coordinated raids on the west side of the city, Coalition Forces targeted a senior al-Qaeda in Iraq operative believed to facilitate the movement of foreign terrorists for suicide bombing operations by providing fake documents. The ground forces detained seven suspected terrorists during the operations.
In southwestern Baghdad, Coalition Forces targeted a terrorist cell leader allegedly involved in VBIED attacks against the Iraqi Army, Iraqi Police and Coalition Forces. Coalition Forces detained three individuals for their suspected ties to the cell leader. “Eradicating the bomb network in Baghdad is a high priority for us,” said Maj. Marc Young, an MNF-I spokesperson. “The people of Iraq deserve a future free of murderous bombings and attacks.” |