MULTI-NATIONAL FORCE-IRAQ
PRESS DESK
BAGHDAD, Iraq
http://www.usf-iraq.com
703.343.8790
    
Press Release A071201b
December 1, 2007

Coalition forces target car-bombers, assassins, kidnappers; one killed, 16 detained

BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces killed one terrorist and detained 16 suspected terrorists during operations Friday and Saturday to disrupt al-Qaeda operations in the central and northern parts of the country.

Coalition forces conducted operations southwest of Mahmudiyah, while targeting an individual believed to be responsible for facilitating funds for the southern belt terrorist network. The targeted individual is reportedly involved in the supply of vehicles and materials to car-bombing networks based in Baghdad. During the operation, the ground force called for the target building’s occupants to come out, but they did not comply. Then Coalition forces saw four individuals attempting to evade them escaping from the building. Tracking the four individuals, the ground force detained three suspects. The fourth individual, who was armed, was taking cover in a nearby field. Perceiving hostile intent, Coalition forces engaged, killing the terrorist.

In al-Hadid, Coalition forces conducted an operation targeting an al-Qaeda in Iraq leader believed to be involved in a suicide attack cell in the region. The targeted suspect reportedly recruits individuals to conduct the attacks and was involved in the attack that killed three Coalition forces members in Baqubah Nov. 18. After approaching the target, Coalition forces secured the target building and detained two suspects.

Three suspected terrorists were detained while targeting al-Qaeda in Iraq who are suspected of trying to neutralize the effects of local citizens aiding Iraqi and Coalition forces in the Tarmiyah. The suspects were detained without incident.

Four suspects were detained during two coordinated operations near Mosul, where Coalition forces were targeting members of the city’s terrorist network. One of the targeted individuals is believed to be involved in kidnappings and assassinations, and has ties to senior al-Qaeda members operating in the region. As the ground force entered the area during the first operation, they saw a man run from the target building, attempting to evade capture. As they continued to clear the area, they arrived at a location where they believed the suspect was hiding. He was subsequently detained. In an operation that followed, Coalition forces detained three suspects without incident.

In other operations, Coalition forces detained four suspects while targeting an al-Qaeda in Iraq senior leader of the northern belt.

“Many of our operations provide additional information that assists us in striking at al-Qaeda networks,” said Capt. Vic Beck, MNF-I spokesman. “Local Iraqi citizens who are not tolerating al-Qaeda’s brutal disregard for human life are also stepping forward with useful information to help create a safe and secure Iraq.”

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MULTI-NATIONAL FORCE-IRAQ
PRESS DESK
BAGHDAD, Iraq
http://www.usf-iraq.com
703.343.8790
    
Press Release A071201b
December 1, 2007

Coalition forces target car-bombers, assassins, kidnappers; one killed, 16 detained

BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces killed one terrorist and detained 16 suspected terrorists during operations Friday and Saturday to disrupt al-Qaeda operations in the central and northern parts of the country.

Coalition forces conducted operations southwest of Mahmudiyah, while targeting an individual believed to be responsible for facilitating funds for the southern belt terrorist network. The targeted individual is reportedly involved in the supply of vehicles and materials to car-bombing networks based in Baghdad. During the operation, the ground force called for the target building’s occupants to come out, but they did not comply. Then Coalition forces saw four individuals attempting to evade them escaping from the building. Tracking the four individuals, the ground force detained three suspects. The fourth individual, who was armed, was taking cover in a nearby field. Perceiving hostile intent, Coalition forces engaged, killing the terrorist.

In al-Hadid, Coalition forces conducted an operation targeting an al-Qaeda in Iraq leader believed to be involved in a suicide attack cell in the region. The targeted suspect reportedly recruits individuals to conduct the attacks and was involved in the attack that killed three Coalition forces members in Baqubah Nov. 18. After approaching the target, Coalition forces secured the target building and detained two suspects.

Three suspected terrorists were detained while targeting al-Qaeda in Iraq who are suspected of trying to neutralize the effects of local citizens aiding Iraqi and Coalition forces in the Tarmiyah. The suspects were detained without incident.

Four suspects were detained during two coordinated operations near Mosul, where Coalition forces were targeting members of the city’s terrorist network. One of the targeted individuals is believed to be involved in kidnappings and assassinations, and has ties to senior al-Qaeda members operating in the region. As the ground force entered the area during the first operation, they saw a man run from the target building, attempting to evade capture. As they continued to clear the area, they arrived at a location where they believed the suspect was hiding. He was subsequently detained. In an operation that followed, Coalition forces detained three suspects without incident.

In other operations, Coalition forces detained four suspects while targeting an al-Qaeda in Iraq senior leader of the northern belt.

“Many of our operations provide additional information that assists us in striking at al-Qaeda networks,” said Capt. Vic Beck, MNF-I spokesman. “Local Iraqi citizens who are not tolerating al-Qaeda’s brutal disregard for human life are also stepping forward with useful information to help create a safe and secure Iraq.”

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