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http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13723&Itemid=21

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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