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Coalition Forces Strike al-Qaida Networks in Iraq
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18, 2008 – Coalition forces captured three wanted men and detained nine additional suspected terrorists during operations to disrupt the al-Qaida in Iraq terrorist network yesterday and today, military officials reported.
In Biaj today, about 80 miles southwest of Mosul, coalition forces captured three wanted men believed to be associated with an al-Qaida organization facilitating the entry of foreign terrorists into Iraq.
Two separate operations yesterday and today in the vicinity of Sharqat, about 55 miles south of Mosul, netted three suspects believed to be al-Qaida in Iraq liaisons.
Another operation today in the Sharqat area resulted in three detainees believed to have information about a terrorist who places improvised explosive devices along highways in eastern Iraq.
Four detainees were apprehended during an operation today targeting al-Qaida in Iraq leaders in the Beiji area, 100 miles south of Mosul.
Elsewhere, Multinational Division North soldiers discovered a weapons cache in Iraq’s Salahuddin province Sept. 16. The cache consisted of 320 82 mm mortar rounds, six 120 mm mortar rounds, a 130 mm artillery round, a rocket-propelled grenade launcher, and two 50-pound bags of explosives.
(Compiled from Multinational Force Iraq news releases.)
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Coalition Forces in Afghanistan Kill, Detain Militants
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18, 2008 – Coalition forces detained a suspected militant while targeting an improvised explosive device network in Afghanistan’s Khowst province yesterday, military officials reported.
The operation netted the targeted militant, who is known for facilitating and conducting IED attacks in Tani district. He also is believed to be in contact with Haqqani terrorist group subcommanders and facilitating the movement of militants in the province, officials said.
Elsewhere, coalition forces killed two militants and detained two suspected militants Sept. 16 during an operation in Ghazni province.
The operation targeted a known IED facilitator in Andar district who was wanted for conducting and coordinating attacks against civilians, the government of Afghanistan, NATO and coalition forces in the region. Intelligence also suggests he facilitated and financed the movement of foreign fighters into Afghanistan, officials said. The targeted militant, who was armed, and one other armed militant were killed during the operation.
Coalition forces searched the targeted compound and vehicles, finding multiple AK-47 assault rifles, three rocket-propelled grenades, a rocket launcher, multiple hand grenades, IED-making material and military-style clothing. These items were destroyed to prevent future use.
(Compiled from Combined Joint Task Force 101 news releases.)