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June 26, 2007
Release A070626a 

Two terrorists killed, two suspects detained

BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition Forces killed two terrorists and detained two
suspected terrorists during operations Tuesday targeting al-Qaeda in Iraq
leaders and their bombing network.

Coalition Forces raided a series of four buildings during an operation just
southwest of Baghdad targeting a senior terrorist leader known to supply
vehicles and other components for vehicle-borne improvised explosive
devices. The ground force detained one suspected terrorist on scene for
his alleged involvement with the terrorist leader.

As Coalition Forces were leaving the site, they observed a group of five
armed men taking up tactical positions against them.  Reacting
appropriately to the perceived hostile threat, Coalition Forces engaged the
armed men, killing one.  The rest of the enemy force retreated and
Coalition Forces continued with their mission.

In Mosul, Coalition Forces targeted an al-Qaeda in Iraq military commander
responsible for IED emplacement there.  As the ground force secured the
target building, one man grabbed for a weapon carried by the assault force. 
When he refused to let go of the weapon, Coalition Forces reacted to the
perceived hostile threat and engaged the man, killing him.

Coalition Forces raided two buildings east of Bayji searching for associates
of a known al-Qaeda leader.  The ground force detained one suspected
terrorist during the operation.

“Dismantling the bombing network and killing or capturing its operatives
are a high priority for us,” said Lt. Col. Christopher Garver, MNF-I spokesperson. 
“We will continue to target al-Qaeda in Iraq to remove them from the populace,
so Iraqis can choose their own future.”
 
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