Good News From The War On Terror 6/4-6/5
TERRORIST LEADER, NETWORK MEMBERS CAPTURED
BAGHDAD, Iraq - Coalition Forces detained 14 suspected terrorists in raids Monday morning targeting the al-Qaeda in Iraq senior leader networks in Mosul and Karmah.
Based on information gained from a previous successful operation in Anbar province, Coalition Forces captured a suspected senior terrorist leader in Mosul connected to the al-Qaeda in Iraq network. The individual is also suspected of making decisions on enforcing religious punishments and operating a smuggling ring transporting weapons and cargo.
Coalition Forces detained 12 suspected terrorists tied to the al-Qaeda in Iraq senior leader network in Karmah. One individual is allegedly a close contact of several high-level terrorist leaders.
SUSPECTED EFP FACILITATOR DETAINED
BAGHDAD, Iraq - Iraqi and Coalition Forces detained one suspected terrorist and killed another terrorist Monday morning during raids in Baghdad.
The individual detained during the raid is believed to be a member of the secret cell terrorist network known for facilitating the transport of weapons and explosively formed penetrators, or EFPs, from Iran to Iraq, as well as bringing militants from Iraq to Iran for terrorist training.
During the course of the morning's operations, Coalition Forces entered the roof of a targeted building. While on the roof, one armed terrorist attempted to engage Coalition Forces with an AK-47. Responding to the perceived threat, Coalition Forces engaged the armed terrorist, killing him.
Intelligence reports indicate the suspected terrorist detained during the morning raids is an integral member of the improvised explosive devises and EFP facilitation network. He is also believed to be responsible for numerous attacks against Coalition Forces, including heavy involvement in mortar attacks, personally observing and adjusting fire in the past two days.
SUSPECTED AL-QAEDA LEADER, 17 OTHERS DETAINED
BAGHDAD, Iraq - Coalition Forces detained 18 suspected terrorists in raids targeting the al-Qaeda in Iraq network Tuesday morning based on information gained from previous successful operations.
North of Taji, Coalition Forces captured an alleged key leader in the Rusafa vehicle-borne improvised explosive device network. Coalition Forces also detained another suspected al-Qaeda in Iraq terrorist on the scene.
Based on information from a suspected terrorist detained May 29, Coalition Forces captured an alleged al-Qaeda facility manager who operates a safe house southwest of Tarmiyah.
In Mosul, Coalition Forces raided two buildings and detained two suspected terrorists, one of whom is allegedly the assistant to a senior terrorist leader captured May 29.
During continued operations to disrupt the al-Qaeda in Iraq network in Anbar province, Coalition Forces conducted a raid on four associated buildings northeast of Fallujah. The ground force detained 13 suspected terrorists for their association with a cell that carries out attacks against Iraqis and Coalition Forces with VBIEDs, snipers, and mortars, and targets Iraqi infrastructure.
FOUR SUSPECTED SECRET CELL TERRORISTS DETAINED
BAGHDAD, Iraq - Coalition Forces detained four suspected terrorists including one suspected terrorist cell leader Tuesday morning during raids in northeast Baghdad.
The individuals detained during the raid are believed to be members of the secret cell terrorist network known for facilitating the transport of weapons and explosively formed penetrators, or EFPs, from Iran to Iraq, as well as bringing militants from Iraq to Iran for terrorist training.
During the morning raids four suspected terrorists were detained, one of which received minor injuries. The suspected terrorist cell leader received minor injuries during the operation and was transported to a military medical facility for treatment.
Intelligence reports indicate that the suspected terrorist cell leader detained during the morning raids is associated with the operational and logistic elements of the secret cell terrorist network. He is also believed to be involved in the procurement and distribution of small arms.
