One Terrorist Killed, 23 Suspects Detained In Operations Against Al-Qaeda
(MNFI)
BAGHDAD – Coalition forces killed one terrorist, detained 23 suspects and discovered homemade explosives during a series of operations Monday and Tuesday targeting al-Qaeda in Iraq.
In a synchronized effort triggered by intelligence from an operation April 12, Coalition forces descended on targets in Salah ad Din province to disrupt AQI foreign terrorist leadership. As the operation in Sharqat began, one man rushed Coalition forces, who responded to the hostile threat by engaging and killing the suspected terrorist. Coalition forces also found weapons inside the building and uncovered 65 pounds of homemade explosives, which were safely destroyed on site. The coordinated operations seized 21 individuals with alleged ties to the AQI foreign terrorist network.
During a precision operation in Kirkuk, Iraqi and Coalition forces detained one suspected terrorist believed to be associated with the AQI network in the city.
“The majority of Iraqis have clearly rejected al-Qaeda in Iraq for what it is: a foreign-led terrorist organization that uses indiscriminate violence and oppressive practices in an attempt to force an extremist ideology on innocent people. We will continue our efforts to disrupt AQI’s networks, hamper their ability to recruit and smuggle terrorists into Iraq and kill or capture their leaders and key operatives,” said Cmdr. Scott Rye, MNF-I spokesperson.
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