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March 18, 2007
Release A070318a

Coalition forces capture 12 suspected terrorists

BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition Forces captured 12 suspected terrorists during separate raids Sunday targeting the al-Qaida in Iraq network and associated improvised explosive devices cells.

During an operation in Ramadi, five suspected terrorists were captured with alleged ties to vehicle-borne IED and rocket attacks against Coalition Forces.

Coalition Forces captured two suspects in Baghdad for their reported involvement in procuring IED-making material.

Two suspects were detained in Mosul with alleged ties to foreign fighter facilitation and IED operations.

In Habbaniyah, Coalition Forces capture three suspects with alleged ties with the al-Qaida in Iraq network.

“Coalition forces will continue systematic operations to kill or capture al-Qaida and associated terrorists,” said Lt. Col. Christopher Garver, MNF-I spokesperson. “Terrorists captured will be prosecuted for their crimes under the Iraqi justice system.”

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