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| Iraq |
| One terrorist killed, 10 suspects detained in Coalition operations |
| 2007-08-24 |
| Coalition Forces killed one terrorist and detained 10 suspected terrorists during operations around Iraq Thursday targeting al-Qaeda in Iraq weapons and leadership networks. During an operation north of Baqubah, Coalition Forces captured an alleged al-Qaeda in Iraq cell leader and two other suspected terrorists. Intelligence reports indicate the cell leader was a terrorist weapons facilitator and has been watching a Coalition Forces base, possibly to plan an attack. During the operation, the ground forces observed a man maneuvering around them and passing information about the assault force to additional enemy elements. Coalition Forces, responding to the threat against the force, engaged the man, killing him. Coalition Forces captured two targeted individuals and detained two other suspected terrorists during coordinated raids in Bayji. One of the suspects is an alleged safe house operator and meeting coordinator for senior leaders of al-Qaeda in Iraq. Another suspect is believed to be second-in-command to the al-Qaeda in Iraq emir of Bayji, who is linked to several attacks against Coalition Forces. In Mosul, Coalition Forces conducted a precision raid looking for an al-Qaeda in Iraq improvised explosive device facilitator, who is believed to receive, store and assemble IEDs at his home. The ground forces detained one suspected terrorist. Coalition Forces also detained one suspected terrorist during a raid on a farm complex north of Muqdadiyah targeting members of an al-Qaeda in Iraq anti-aircraft cell. “Our operations continue to target terrorist leaders and their resources,” said Lt. Col. Christopher Garver, MNF-I spokesperson. “We are on the offensive to keep al-Qaeda from making headline-grabbing attacks against the Iraqi people.” |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #1 “We are on the offensive to keep al-Qaeda from making headline-grabbing attacks against the Iraqi people.” Don't speak too fast. They'll just go find some other soft target that is vital to their mission. Like an orphanage. |
| Posted by: gorb 2007-08-24 05:38 |