Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20070816-02
August 16, 2007

Iraqi Army, U.S. Special Forces detain seven suspected terrorists in western Ninewa Province
Multi-National Corps – Iraq PAO

BAGHDAD – Soldiers from the 3rd Brigade, 3rd Iraqi Army Division, with U.S. Special Forces advising, conducted a cordon and search operation in the village of Abu Bareyj, near Bulayj, and detained seven suspected terrorists Aug. 14.   
 
One of the alleged terrorists was detained during the initial search on the east side of the village.  The individual is a suspected cell leader and is believed to be operating a safe-house used by anti-Iraqi forces to conduct attacks in the Bulayj area.  One other suspicious individual was also detained. 

Another five individuals were detained during a search of the west side of the village who are believed to be part of a terrorist cell that is responsible for attacking an Iraqi Army checkpoint in Bulayj two weeks prior. 

No Iraqi or U.S. Special Forces members were injured during this operation.         

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