Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
APO AE 09342

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20070827-05
August 27, 2007

Iraqi Forces, U.S. Special Forces detain network terror leader in Tikrit; detain al Qaeda in Iraq Emir in Baghdad
Multi-National Corps – Iraq PAO

BAGHDAD – Iraqi Army Forces, advised by U.S. Special Forces, detained the leader of a network of terrorist cells linked to the former regime of Saddam Hussein during an operation Aug. 26 in Tikrit.
 
The suspected leader’s network is reportedly financed by funds acquired through Raghid Hussein, daughter of Saddam Hussein and is linked to a series of attacks on Coalition Forces. They typically use rocket-propelled grenade and improvised explosive devices. These attacks have claimed the lives of numerous Soldiers and Airmen.
 
Iraqi and U.S. Special Forces have previously detained several leaders of this network who are responsible for attacks on Coalition Forces.
 
In a second operation, Iraqi Special Operations Forces detained a suspected al-Qaeda administrative Emir and planner for attacks using vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices during an intelligence-driven operation Aug. 26 in Baghdad.
 
Intelligence reports suggest the Sunni extremist has been involved in organizing suicide bombers to attack in al Doura. Reports also indicate his recent activities include directing the administrative aspects of training and employing terrorists to attack Iraqi and Coalition Forces. 
 
No Iraqi or U.S. Forces were injured in these operations.

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