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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20080211-15
February 11, 2008
Iraqi Security Forces, U.S. Special Operations Forces Detain Three Terror Suspects in Separate Operations
BAGHDAD – Iraqi Security Forces, with U.S. Special Operations Forces advising, detained three suspected terrorists during separate raids Feb. 9.
In Balad, Iraqi and U.S. Special Forces detained two suspected members of an al-Qaeda in Iraq cell believed to be involved in multiple attacks against Iraqi and Coalition Forces. According to intelligence reports, the terrorist cell is involved in mortar and sniper attacks as well as emplacing improvised explosive devices.
In Anah, near Rawah, Iraqi Police and U.S. Special Operations Forces detained a suspected al-Qaeda in Iraq terrorist cell member believed to be responsible for improvised explosive device attacks against Iraqi and Coalition Forces. According to intelligence reports, the suspect has been active in several insurgent groups, recently leading a 50-member terror cell. He is also allegedly involved in weapons cache emplacement in Rawah.
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Press Release A080212a
February 12, 2008
Coalition forces disrupt Special Groups criminal networks, detain two suspects
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces detained two suspected Special Groups criminals early today during operations in the Suwayrah area, south of Baghdad.
Coalition forces were targeting an individual who reportedly facilitated paramilitary training for Special Groups members in preparation for attacks against Iraqi and Coalition forces. Reports also indicate he was an associate of several senior-level criminal element leaders involved in attacks on Iraqi and Coalition forces.
Intelligence led ground forces to the target location where they detained the two suspected criminals without incident. The identity of the suspects is still being determined.
“Al-Sayyid Muqtada al-Sadr’s cease-fire pledge has helped increase stability,” said Lt. Michael Street, MNF-I spokesperson. “We welcome that stability, but we will continue to dismantle the criminal networks of those who choose not to honor that pledge.”
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