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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20071127-03
November 27, 2007

Iraqi Security Forces, U.S. Special Forces detain 13 in separate operations (Balad)

Multi-National Corps – Iraq PAO

BALAD, Iraq – Iraqi Forces, advised by U.S. Special Forces, detained seven suspected gang members, four suspected al-Qaeda in Iraq terrorists and two additional suspects in three separate operations Nov. 26 targeting criminal groups within Iraq.

An Iraqi Emergency Response Unit, advised by U.S. Special Forces, conducted a raid in the Doura neighborhood of Baghdad targeting a criminal element believed to be responsible for a wide range of criminal activities including kidnapping and murder.

Seven suspects were detained during the operation.

In a separate operation, the Habbaniyah Special Weapons and Tactics team along with U.S. Special Operations Forces conducted a raid west of Baghdad specifically targeting a suspected AQI smuggler and safe-house provider.

The individual is reported to be responsible for housing AQI terrorists who have been involved in numerous small arms fire attacks, ambushes and improvised explosive device attacks against Iraqi and Coalition Forces in Habbaniyah.

Four suspects were detained during this operation.

Additionally, Iraqi Special Operations Forces and U.S. Forces conducted a raid in Mosul to disrupt terrorist activities in the area. Two suspects were detained.

There were no Iraqi or U.S. Forces injured during the operations.

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