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June 30, 2007
Release A060730d

16 suspected of attacks against Coalition and Iraqi Forces detained

BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition Forces detained 16 suspected terrorists during operations Saturday targeting al-Qaeda in Iraq leaders in Ninawa and Anbar provinces.

In Karmah, Coalition Forces conducted two coordinated operations targeting an al-Qaeda in Iraq emir of the area.  The ground force raided four buildings and detained 12 suspects for their alleged involvement with the terrorist leader, whose network is responsible for attacks against civilians, infrastructure, and Iraqi and Coalition Forces.

Coalition Forces in Mosul targeted an al-Qaeda leader who manages a cell of more than 100 terrorists responsible for attacks on Iraqi and Coalition Forces.  During a raid of two buildings, the ground force detained four suspected terrorists linked to the cell.

“We’re continuing to target terrorists who work with al-Qaeda in Iraq’s senior leaders, as well as the leaders themselves,” said Lt. Col. Christopher Garver, MNF-I spokesperson.  “Every terrorist removed prevents an attack against Iraqis, their infrastructure, and the security forces that protect them.”
 
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