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June 25, 2007
Release 070625a

43 suspected terrorists detained

BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition Forces detained 43 suspected terrorists during operations Monday targeting al-Qaeda
leaders and operatives in central Iraq.

Coalition Forces detained 15 suspected terrorists during two coordinated operations just north of Baghdad
targeting associates of an al-Qaeda in Iraq senior leader.  The suspects are allegedly members of the Baghdad
vehicle-borne improvised explosive device network, and two of the detainees are believed to be bodyguards for
the senior leader.

Northwest of the capital city, Coalition Forces raided three buildings associated with another al-Qaeda in Iraq
senior leader tied to the Baghdad VBIED network.  The ground force detained 13 suspected terrorists for their
alleged association with the network.

Based on information gained from successful operations June 13 and 16, Coalition Forces targeted the al-Qaeda in
Iraq senior leadership east of Fallujah.  During raids on several buildings in the area, the ground force detained
13 suspected terrorists for their alleged ties to the senior leaders. 

Coalition Forces captured a suspected terrorist east of Fallujah who allegedly facilitates the movement of foreign
fighters for al-Qaeda in Iraq.  One other suspected terrorist was detained in the operation.

“Our continuous operations targeting al-Qaeda in Iraq and its senior leaders weaken their ability to strike from
sanctuaries,” said Lt. Col. Christopher Garver, MNF-I spokesperson.  “These operations are crucial to reducing the
levels of violence in Baghdad and the rest of Iraq.”

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