Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20070819-02
August 19, 2007

Iraqi Forces, U.S. Special Forces dismantle sniper cell, detain three, kill one in Baghdad 
CJSOTF-AP,
Multi-National Corps – Iraq PAO

BAGHDAD – Iraqi forces, with U.S. Special Forces as advisers, detained three suspected terrorists during a series of operations in the Baghdad area Aug. 16.   
 
During the first operation, two suspected terrorists were detained.  One of the suspects is alleged to be a Jaysh al-Mahdi sniper and cell leader responsible for targeting Iraqi and U.S. forces in the Rashid area of Baghdad.  He is additionally suspected for distribution of various weapon systems to include rocket propelled grenades, light machine guns, mortars, short barrel 50 caliber machine guns, and AK-47s as well as sniper rifles with night vision optics in his area.
 
While traveling to the targeted location, ISOF and USSF identified and engaged a hostile individual pointing an automatic weapon at the lead vehicle in the convoy.  Using well-aimed, proportionate fire, the individual was killed.
 
One other suspected terrorist was detained during a second operation in the Baghdad area.  The individual is believed to be involved in funding of foreign fighters for the Islamic State of Iraq.
 
No Iraqi or U.S. forces were injured during the operation.   

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