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Iraqi Army Forces detain 16 suspected Al Qaeda terrorists near Samarra M |
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Sunday, 20 May 2007 |
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Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
APO AE 09342
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20070521-04
May 21, 2007
Iraqi Army Forces detain 16 suspected Al Qaeda terrorists near Samarra M
ulti-National Corps – Iraq PAO
BALAD, Iraq – Iraqi Army Forces detained 16 members of an alleged terrorist cell during early morning raids in Samarra May 20. The targeted individuals are alleged to be members of an Al Qaeda in Iraq (AQI) foreign fighter cell which is involved in anti-Iraq forces training activities in the Samarra area.
Iraqi Forces seized a number of weapons and other materials including:
•Two sniper rifles
•One RPG with various rockets
•Four AK-47 Assault Rifles
•One 9mm pistol
•60 ammunition magazines
•Six cell phones
•Body armor
•ID cards
The interdiction of the terror cells should result in a reduction of attacks and illegal checkpoints against Coalition and Iraqi Forces as well as residents in the area.
No Iraqi or Coalition Forces were injured during this operation. Coalition Forces served as advisors during this operation.
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