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Aug. 7, 2007
Release A070807a

15 suspected al-Qaeda terrorists detained

BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition Forces detained 15 suspected terrorists, including two alleged high-level operatives, during raids along the Tigris River Valley targeting the al-Qaeda in Iraq terrorist network Tuesday.

Coalition Forces targeted and captured an individual north of Tikrit believed to be involved in terrorist activities in Salah ad Din province.  Intelligence reports indicate the suspect is tied to al-Qaeda, and he controls sensitive operational documents and media for the terrorist group.  The ground forces detained two additional suspected terrorists during the raid.

In Mosul, Coalition Forces captured a high-level member of a terrorist group whose leader was detained during a Coalition operation Aug. 4.  The group is linked with al-Qaeda in Iraq and is known for placing improvised explosive devices.

Coalition Forces raided six buildings in Bayji targeting an al-Qaeda in Iraq leader there who allegedly oversees hundreds of terrorist fighters.  On scene, the ground forces found a suitcase filled with Iraqi dinar and detained seven suspected terrorists for their alleged ties to the targeted individual.

In Baghdad, Coalition Forces targeted a cell leader in the city’s vehicle-borne improvised explosive device network who is also believed to be involved in an April police station bombing.  During the raid, the ground forces detained four suspected terrorists.

“We’re making it clear with our operations: no terrorist is safe,” said Lt. Col. Christopher Garver, MNF-I spokesperson.  “We are targeting all those who are trying to derail Iraq’s progress.”
 
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