Good News From The War On Terror 7/1
Coalition Forces detain 14, destroy two bomb caches
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition Forces detained 14 suspected terrorists during Sunday morning operations in Ninewa and Anbar provinces targeting al-Qaeda in Iraq senior leaders and their operatives.
In Mosul, Coalition Forces captured an alleged al-Qaeda in Iraq senior leader and three other suspected terrorists during an early morning raid. The alleged senior leader is believed to be responsible for directing rocket attacks.
Coalition Forces raided two buildings in Karmah looking for a suspected al-Qaeda in Iraq leader. On scene, the ground forces detained two men who had a stash of grenades and found two weapons caches filled with explosive chemicals and bomb-making materials. A Coalition Forces explosives team safely destroyed the cache on site, and ground forces detained three more suspected terrorists there.
Two more operations in Anbar province netted five suspected terrorists. Coalition Forces searched three buildings west of Tarmiyah looking for an al-Qaeda in Iraq cell leader and detained two individuals for their alleged involvement with the cell. Coalition Forces also raided two buildings west of Abu Ghraib targeting a terrorist believed to be involved in vehicle-borne improvised explosive device attacks against Coalition Forces and detained three suspected terrorists.
Suspected Secret Cell Terrorists Detained by Coalition Forces
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition Forces detained three suspected secret cell terrorists before dawn on Sunday in North Adamiya near Sadr City. It is believed that the suspected terrorists have close ties to Iranian terror networks.
No shots were fired when Coalition Forces conducted a precision raid to capture or kill terrorists suspected of facilitating the flow of lethal aid into Iraq. Intelligence reports indicate that the suspected terrorists targeted during the raid are associated with key leaders in the secret cell terrorist network and have ties to Iran. It is also believed that the suspected terrorists are responsible for numerous attacks on Iraqi civilians as well as Iraqi and Coalition Forces in Baghdad. The individuals are also suspected of recruiting Iraqis to fill the ranks of Iranian terror groups operating in Iraq.
Insurgent bomb emplacement stopped
BAGHDAD — During clearing operations in the Rashid District on the city’s south side, Multinational Division – Baghdad Soldiers stopped extremists from planting improvised explosive devices and engaged enemy forces, killing six and wounding three others in a series of incidents June 28-29.
During late night operations June 28, near Dora, troops from Company D, 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, operating in Baghdad with the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, witnessed a middle-aged man digging in an area of a previous bomb attack, while two others provided security. The patrol engaged them, wounding two.
A third wounded insurgent was brought to a local hospital by troops from 3rd Battalion, 1st Brigade, 3rd Iraqi Army Division after he was dropped off at a checkpoint by other Civilians. He later died of his wounds at the hospital.
Later that night, troops from Co. A, 2-12 Inf., detained another middle-aged male found digging a hole along concrete barriers. He was detained for further questioning.
Early on the morning of June 29, Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry (Stryker) Regiment engaged three armed insurgents, killing all three. Iraqi Police responded 30 minutes later, taking the weapons and identification from the bodies.
Also that morning, troops from the 130th Engineer Battalion, began taking fire during a route clearance mission from a window of a two-story building. A gunner with the unit positively identified the shooters, returned fire and killed both insurgents.
That afternoon elements of the 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment “Black Lions,” witnessed a man walking along a street carrying a handgun. When the patrol stopped to question him, he opened fire causing the Black Lions to return fire hitting him in the hand and stomach.
He was taken to a Coalition medical treatment facility and will be held for further questioning. Under Iraqi law, civilians are allowed one AK-47 assault rifle and a 30-round magazine in their homes for protection. Hand guns and carrying weapons on the street are prohibited.
Tips lead to capture of six suspects in east Baghdad
FORWARD OPERATING BASE LOYALTY, Iraq — Multi-National Division – Baghdad Soldiers captured six suspected insurgents during a cordon and search operation in eastern Baghdad June 30.
Troops with Company A, 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, attached to the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, conducted the operation based on tips received from residents in the Kamaliyah neighborhood.
Coalition Forces have reached out to Baghdad residents, encouraging them to turn in insurgents. All six suspects are being held for further questioning.
