Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20070727-10
July 27, 2007

Iraqi Security Forces, U.S. Special Forces detain al-Qaeda in Iraq members

Multi-National Corps – Iraq PAO

BAGHDAD – Iraqi Security Forces, with U.S. Special Forces as advisors, detained two primary targets of an al-Qaeda in Iraq cell near southwest neighborhood of Jihad in Baghdad, July 26.

The Iraqi Forces detained their primary targets at several different residences during the early morning operation in Baghdad.  One other suspicious individual present during the operation was also detained.

The al-Qaeda in Iraq cell is alleged to be responsible for conducting extra judicial killings of Iraqi citizens and emplaces improvised explosive devices. They are also believed to have conducted attacks on Iraqi and Coalition Forces as well as local Iraqi citizens.

Three Iraqi Forces members were injured during the operation during a small-arms fire from an adjacent building.  A U.S. Special Forces medic provided first-aid that allowed them to continue the mission.  The shooter fled from his position after firing from the roof.

No U.S. Special Forces Soldiers were injured during the operation.

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