Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20070915-03
September 15, 2007

Iraqi Security Forces, U.S. Special Operations Forces detain nine
Multi-National Corps – Iraq PAO

BAGHDAD – Iraqi Security Forces, with U.S. Special Operations Forces as advisers, detained nine suspected terrorists and destroyed approximately 170,000 rounds of anti-aircraft ammunition during operations Sept. 11 and Sept. 13 in northern and western Iraq. 

Iraqi Security Forces led an operation in Mosul Sept. 13 and detained a suspected al Qaeda in Iraq Emir who is an alleged battalion commander for the terrorist group.  He is also suspected of financing illegal activities in the local area. 

One rocket propelled grenade launcher, three RPG rockets, two hand grenades, ammunition with magazines, propaganda and various materials used to make improvised explosive devices were seized during the operation.   Five other suspected terrorists were also detained.    

In a separate operation Sept. 13, ISF detained six individuals believed to be linked to al Qaeda in Iraq during an early-morning operation in Al Qaim. 

Intelligence reports indicate that one of the detainees is responsible for facilitating the re-supply of insurgents operating in the southern Rutbah deserts, just south of Al Qaim.  He is also suspected of obtaining weapons and equipment to be used in vicious attacks against Iraqi soldiers and police.  The second detainee allegedly supplies weapons, water and food to the al Qaeda in Iraq network south of Al Qaim and is believed to be meeting with foreign fighters and al Qaeda in Iraq Emirs to plan future attacks in the area. 

During an earlier operation, ISF detained a suspected al Qaeda in Iraq insurgent and seized more than 170,000 rounds of anti-aircraft ammunition near Rawah Sept. 11.

While operating in the vicinity of Samsiyah, forces detained the cell leader and discovered a buried storage container containing 3,500 cases of 14.5-millimeter armor-piercing incendiary anti-aircraft ammunition.   The ammunition was seized and the storage container was destroyed.  During a patrol near Lubiyah, forces discovered IEDs at two separate locations and destroyed the devices in place. 

No Iraqi or U.S. Forces were injured during this operation.

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