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Press Release A080617a – 219
June 17, 2008
Bombing and foreign terrorist networks disrupted
BAGHDAD – Coalition forces killed four terrorists and detained 10 suspected terrorists while targeting the al-Qaeda bombing and foreign terrorist facilitation networks in northern Iraq Tuesday.
Coalition forces targeted members of a bombing network in Mosul and ordered occupants of the target building to surrender. Several people came out peacefully, but four terrorists, one armed with a pistol, refused to comply with the force’s instructions. Perceiving hostile intent, Coalition forces engaged and killed the terrorists, one of whom was wanted for criminal activity with al-Qaeda in Iraq. Another wanted man on scene was detained with three associates for his alleged role in manufacturing and distributing bombing components.
Also in Mosul, Coalition forces conducted a precision operation and captured an alleged mid-level AQI leader. The suspect is believed to oversee attacks and facilitate the movement of foreign terrorists into the city.
The AQI foreign terrorist network suffered another blow as Coalition forces targeted operatives in northwest Iraq. During two operations, Coalition forces captured a wanted man and detained four additional suspected terrorists. Three of the suspects admitted on scene that they were smugglers.
“Smugglers, bomb makers and AQI are realizing they will not be tolerated in a democratic Iraq,” said Maj. John Hall, MNF-I spokesman. “Al-Qaeda in Iraq is losing ground as we target them at all levels.”
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20080617-02
June 17, 2008
IA, MND-B Soldiers find weapons in Baghdad
Multi-National Division – Baghdad PAO
BAGHDAD – Iraqi Army and Multi-National Division – Baghdad Soldiers found a number of caches in Baghdad June 16.
The IA soldiers from the 22nd Brigade, 6th Iraqi Army Division found a rocket propelled grenade launcher, an RPG, three RPG penetrating rods, a grenade, a box of PKC rounds and mortar charges at approximately 2:20 p.m. in Kadamiyah district.
At approximately 4:15 p.m., IA soldiers from the 44th Brigade, 11th IA Div., discovered 24 AK-47s and 30 magazines in the same district.
Approximately 45 minutes later, IA soldiers from the 22nd Bde., 6th IA Div., and Soldiers from the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), found a sniper rifle, a RPK, 27 AK-47 magazines, an RPG sight, a box of 7.62mm rounds, a pair of binoculars, a pistol, five AK-47s, a vest with plates, a grenade, an RPG and four knives in the Mansour.
“We remain committed, along with our Iraqi brothers and sisters, to stability and security for all from the evil of terrorism and extremist elements,” said Lt. Col. Steve Stover, spokesman, MND-B and the 4th Infantry Division.
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