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Press Release A080616b-217
June 16, 2008

Coalition forces destroy AQI hideout

BAGHDAD – Coalition forces dealt a blow to al-Qaeda in Iraq operations recently, clearing a former safe haven used for various terrorist activities near Tikrit during a four-day operation that ended June 13.

The area, about 180 kilometers north of Baghdad, was suspected of being used for senior AQI leader meetings, foreign fighter training and as a staging site for terrorist bombers.  Coalition forces also safely demolished an AQI detention facility that was discovered in the same area. 

Three suspected terrorists were detained during operations, including a wanted man with alleged ties to a weapons distributor.  Coalition forces also detained a suspect who was discovered to have a high-power sniper rifle and ammunition hidden in his home.  The rifle and munitions were destroyed in a safe manner.

“In operations like this, Iraqi and Coalition forces are chipping away at al-Qaeda in Iraq’s supply routes and hiding places, disrupting their networks and denying AQI the ability to inflict indiscriminate violence on the people of Iraq,” said Navy Lt. David Russell, MNF-I spokesperson. “Terrorists and criminals alike will be allowed no rest and no safe haven.”

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