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Sunday, 02 September 2007 |
Original Source: Multi-National Force - Iraq
MULTI-NATIONAL FORCE-IRAQ
PRESS DESK
BAGHDAD, Iraq
http://www.mnf-iraq.com
703.343.8790
Sept. 3, 2007
Release A070903a
Coalition forces disrupt al-Qaeda network, detain five suspects
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces detained five suspected terrorists during operations Monday to disrupt al-Qaeda in Iraq operations in the Tigris River Valley.
Coalition forces captured two suspected terrorists in Tikrit, including an alleged foreign terrorist facilitator who moved up to replace a suspected former leader captured Aug. 13. Intelligence reports also indicate the suspect is tied to senior leaders of al-Qaeda in Iraq.
South of Baghdad, Coalition forces targeted a senior leader of al-Qaeda in the Arab Jabour region and detained two suspected terrorists allegedly tied to the terrorist network there.
In the northern city of Bayji, Coalition forces raided a suspected terrorist safe house operated by an Iraqi facilitator. The ground forces detained one individual with alleged ties to the facilitation network.
“We’re continuing to relentlessly pursue the al-Qaeda in Iraq terrorists who facilitate and conduct attacks against the Iraqi people and the security forces that protect them,” said Lt. Col. Christopher Garver, MNF-I spokesman.
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