Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20070720-12
July 20, 2007

Iraqi, Coalition Forces, detain Al-Qaeda leader in Mosul
Multi-National Corps – Iraq PAO

BAGHDAD – Members of the 2/2nd Iraqi Army Battalion, Ninewa SWAT, with Coalition Forces as advisors, detained an alleged battalion commander for an al-Qaeda affiliated group in western Mosul July 19 during an intelligence driven operation.
 
Iraqi Forces also detained a second individual who allegedly controls 20 fighters who build and emplace improvised explosive devices in western Mosul. Five other suspected terrorists who were present during the operation were also detained.
 
The primary suspect is believed to be a former regime Army officer who controls six other emirs throughout Mosul. He reportedly is the liaison between the west side of the al-Qaeda affiliated group’s commander and other battalion commanders.
 
Iraqi Forces detained the targeted individuals without incident. They also seized extremist propaganda, a cell phone, forged identification cards and an Iraqi passport.
 
No Iraqi or Coalition Forces members were injured during the operation.

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