Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
APO AE 09342

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20070609-06

June 9, 2007

Iraqi Forces detain four suspected al-Qaeda cell members near Camp Fallujah
Multi-National Corps – Iraq PAO

BALAD – Iraqi Army Forces on June 7 detained four members of an al-Qaeda in Iraq terrorist cell believed to be responsible for setting improvised explosive devices and conducting small arms fire attacks against Iraqi and Coalition Forces on and around Camp Fallujah.

With Coalition Forces present as advisors, Iraqi Soldiers detained the four suspects in the vicinity of Al Fayath, located south of Camp Fallujah. During the operation they seized assault rifles, numerous magazines, ammunition, and materials used to construct, trigger and place improvised explosive devices.

The cell, which is suspected of conducting al-Qaeda in Iraq operations in Al Fayath and the surrounding areas, is allegedly responsible for indirect fire attacks against Camp Fallujah. The group is also suspected of carrying out a series of improvised explosive device attacks against Coalition and Iraqi Forces on main supply routes and conducting insurgent activity in the Kharma area.

The capture and detainment of these alleged insurgents will greatly inhibit al-Qaeda in Iraq activities in Al Fayath as well as the area on and around Camp Fallujah.

No Iraqi or coalition forces were injured during this operation.

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