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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20070630-22
June 30, 2007

Iraqi Army detains five Al-Qaeda in Iraq members in Al Doura
Multi-National Corps – Iraq PAO

BAGHDAD – The Iraqi Army detained five suspected Al-Qaeda-Iraq cell members in the southern area of Baghdad area June 29. The Iraqi forces detained the primary suspects without incident.

The suspected terrorists are allegedly responsible for several attacks on Coalition Forces. In particular, this terrorist cell and its members are accused of coordinating a complex attack on Coalition Forces on June 29, 2007, emplacing improvised explosive devices against Coalition Force patrols and organizing sniper attacks on Coalition Forces.

Iraq Forces also seized computers, cell phones and weapons used in the terrorist cell operation. This operation will disrupt a major terrorist cell in Al Doura.

Coalition Forces served as advisors during the operations.  No Iraqi or Coalition Forces members were injured during the operation.

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