Coalition, Iraqi forces dismantling terrorist network

Multi-National Forces-Iraq ^

[SandRat]

IRAQ — Coalition and Iraqi forces detained 48 suspected terrorists and found several weapons caches in operations throughout Iraq on March 5 and 6.

Coalition forces detained 24 suspected terrorists during several raids targeting al Qaeda in Iraq networks.

- In southern Baghdad, ground forces detained eight suspected terrorists during a raid in which they targeted a group reported to be involved in the coordination, movement and emplacement of car bombs used against Iraqi and coalition forces.

- In Rutbah, coalition forces detained five suspected terrorists while targeting a suspected weapons dealer who is known for providing improvised explosive device-making material and is also believed to be involved in foreign fighter facilitation.

- In Samarra, coalition forces detained two suspected terrorists. Intelligence reports indicate terrorists in the targeted area are involved in weapons trafficking and the acquisition of identity cards and passports.

- Northeast of Karmah, coalition forces detained nine suspected terrorists with alleged ties to senior al Qaeda in Iraq leadership.

"Coalition forces operations continue to systematically dismantle the al Qaeda in Iraq network," said Army Lt. Col. Christopher Garver, a Multinational Force Iraq spokesman. "The al Qaeda in Iraq network is contrary to the peace and stability Iraqi citizens deserve."

In other developments, Iraqi army troops and paratroopers from Multinational Division Baghdad worked together to successfully complete "Operation White Rockets," finding two ammunition caches and detaining two suspects.

Soldiers of 5th Battalion, 4th Brigade, 6th Iraqi Army Division, and 1st Squadron, 40th Cavalry Squadron, dismounted to clear out suspected insurgent sanctuary areas near Bin Muhammad, south of Baghdad.

They discovered and confiscated caches consisting of homemade explosives, some unknown substances, weapon parts and ammunition.

While troops clearing buildings, they detained two suspects. An explosive ordnance disposal team secured the ammunition caches for controlled detonation. The unknown substances are being tested for identification.

Elsewhere, Multinational Division Baghdad soldiers detained 22 insurgent suspects and secured weapon and ammunition caches south of Baghdad March 6.

Soldiers of 3rd Stryker Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, conducted targeted raids to capture known terrorists and secure weapons and ammunition near Jabella. Besides the 22 detainees taken into custody, several caches were found.

The caches consisted of a 60 mm mortar round, two sticks of dynamite, 9 feet of detonation cord, three blasting caps, three AK-47 ammunition magazines, three passports, a machine gun barrel, an AK-47 butt stock, two empty ammunition boxes, one box of primers, two AK-47s, six 7.62 mm ammunition magazines, one 8 mm round, two 8 mm mortar fuses, five blasting caps, and a rocket-propelled-grenade booster.

(Compiled from Multinational Corps Iraq news releases.)

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[lonestar67]

Iraq is Al Qaeda's vietnam.

[tsowellfan]

"Iraq is Al Qaeda's Vietnam"

Amen to that!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7D2lW6pzjDg

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

Iraq is Al Qaeda's vietnam.

Love it....

NY Times explaining to its beloved leftists that getting the troops out is moving slowly because....:

NY Times: Democrats Steer the War in Iraq in Fits and Starts

[Marine_Uncle]

All the Coalition and Iraqi forces can do is continue to capture and kill as many as all the involved groups as possible for six months to a year plus. Tens of thousands of them must be killed off or placed in secure prisons with very lengthly jail terms.
Sadly how stable the country will become some assholes will continue to blow people up given the chance. But at some point the US will have to gauge just when they can start pulling out and give total control to the Iraqi. I always try to bear in mind, that the Iraqi forces continue to be up trained, and are becoming more battle hardened. As they start to get regular pay, and fully equiped with personal things as well as weapon systems and vehicles adequate for the fight, surely they will reach a point where they over all will be classed at at a one or two. One being the top end, from a scale of one to five.