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June 23, 2007
Release A070623a

3 suspects detained for questioning

BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition Forces detained three suspects during operations before dawn on Saturday in Sadr City as part of an effort to deny Iranian influence in Iraq.

Saturday, Coalition Forces working with Iraqi informants conducted an operation to capture suspected terrorists with ties to Iran.  The assault force detained three suspects for questioning.

Iranian surrogates are suspected of smuggling explosively formed projectiles (EFP) and other munitions to be used against Coalition Forces and civilians in order to further destabilize Iraq and fuel sectarian violence.

“Coalition Forces are determined to counter Iranian influence in Iraq, pursuing those suspected of smuggling arms and other forms of lethal aid into Iraq.  Disrupting the bombing network in Baghdad remains a high priority for us, and we will continue to target the cells’ leaders and members,” said Lt. Col. Christopher Garver, MNF-I spokesperson.
 
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