MULTI-NATIONAL FORCE-IRAQ
PRESS DESK
BAGHDAD, Iraq
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703.343.8790

Press Release A071028a
October 28, 2007

Coalition forces disrupt terrorist networks, six suspects detained

BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces captured two wanted individuals and detained another four suspects early Sunday during operations to disrupt al-Qaeda networks in central and northern Iraq.

In Baghdad, Coalition forces captured a wanted individual reportedly attempting to re-establish the city's car-bombing operations after significant degradation by Coalition forces. During several recent operations, Coalition forces captured numerous suspects with ties to the car-bombing network involved in numerous attacks against Iraqi civilians and security forces.

In an operation to disrupt foreign terrorist networks in Mosul, Coalition forces captured a wanted individual believed to be a terrorist cell leader in the southern part of the city. The suspect is believed to have a long history of terrorist activity and is associated with several al-Qaeda in Iraq senior leaders.

Intelligence gained from previous operations led Coalition forces north of Habbaniyah to a location believed to be an al-Qaeda safe house and meeting place. During the operation, the ground forces were targeting an alleged associate of the al-Qaeda in Iraq senior leader. Reports indicate the targeted individual was previously responsible for finances and served under several terrorist leaders who fought Coalition forces in Fallujah in 2004. Three suspected foreign terrorists were detained on site.

In another operation, Coalition forces detained one suspected terrorist southwest of Kirkuk while targeting an associate of an al-Qaeda in Iraq member believed to be the senior terrorist leader in the province. The targeted individual allegedly makes frequent trips across northern Iraq and has knowledge of al-Qaeda operations in the province, to include the whereabouts of foreign terrorists operating in the region. 

"This operation is another example of our continued success against al-Qaeda," said Maj. Winfield Danielson, MNF-I spokesman. "Their networks are being systematically dismantled by Iraqi and Coalition forces, disrupting their operations, diminishing their pool of manpower and limiting their ability to attack innocent Iraqis."

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MULTI-NATIONAL FORCE-IRAQ
PRESS DESK
BAGHDAD, Iraq
http://www.usf-iraq.com
703.343.8790

Press Release A071028a
October 28, 2007

Coalition forces disrupt terrorist networks, six suspects detained

BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces captured two wanted individuals and detained another four suspects early Sunday during operations to disrupt al-Qaeda networks in central and northern Iraq.

In Baghdad, Coalition forces captured a wanted individual reportedly attempting to re-establish the city's car-bombing operations after significant degradation by Coalition forces. During several recent operations, Coalition forces captured numerous suspects with ties to the car-bombing network involved in numerous attacks against Iraqi civilians and security forces.

In an operation to disrupt foreign terrorist networks in Mosul, Coalition forces captured a wanted individual believed to be a terrorist cell leader in the southern part of the city. The suspect is believed to have a long history of terrorist activity and is associated with several al-Qaeda in Iraq senior leaders.

Intelligence gained from previous operations led Coalition forces north of Habbaniyah to a location believed to be an al-Qaeda safe house and meeting place. During the operation, the ground forces were targeting an alleged associate of the al-Qaeda in Iraq senior leader. Reports indicate the targeted individual was previously responsible for finances and served under several terrorist leaders who fought Coalition forces in Fallujah in 2004. Three suspected foreign terrorists were detained on site.

In another operation, Coalition forces detained one suspected terrorist southwest of Kirkuk while targeting an associate of an al-Qaeda in Iraq member believed to be the senior terrorist leader in the province. The targeted individual allegedly makes frequent trips across northern Iraq and has knowledge of al-Qaeda operations in the province, to include the whereabouts of foreign terrorists operating in the region. 

"This operation is another example of our continued success against al-Qaeda," said Maj. Winfield Danielson, MNF-I spokesman. "Their networks are being systematically dismantled by Iraqi and Coalition forces, disrupting their operations, diminishing their pool of manpower and limiting their ability to attack innocent Iraqis."

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FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE MNF-I PRESS DESK AT: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . 
FOR THIS PRESS RELEASE AND OTHERS VISIT www.usf-iraq.com.