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Six Suspected Terrorists Detained and One Killed by Coalition Forces in Two Separate Raids
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition Forces killed one terrorist and detained six suspected terrorists before dawn Thursday in and near Sadr City. It is believed that the suspected terrorists were affiliated with secret cell Special Groups.
Coalition Forces conducted two raids to capture or kill terrorists suspected of providing logistical support to insurgent groups. Intelligence reports indicate that the suspected terrorists targeted during the raid were connected with other key secret cell terrorist leaders and are suspected to have ties to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps – Quds Forces.
During the first raid, Coalition Forces were fired upon by terrorists. Coalition Forces returned fire in accordance with the rules of engagement killing one terrorist. There were no Coalition Forces casualties. Coalition Forces confiscated automatic weapons, communications equipment and personal body armor during the raid. In the second raid, Coalition Forces grabbed a single, suspected terrorist without firing a shot.
Two suspected al-Qaeda leaders, 7 others detained in Coalition raids
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition Forces killed one terrorist and detained nine suspected terrorists during raids around the country Wednesday and Thursday targeting al-Qaeda in Iraq senior leaders and operatives.
Thursday morning, Coalition Forces targeted an al-Qaeda in Iraq explosives consultant suspected of helping improvised explosive device cells west of Baghdad. As the ground forces entered the objective site, they encountered an armed man. Acting in self-defense, Coalition Forces engaged the man, killing him.
During the raid, another armed man emerged from an adjoining room within the building. Coalition Forces reacted in self-defense and engaged the armed man, wounding him. He was treated by medical personnel on site. Coalition Forces detained three suspected terrorists during the operation. Another raid Thursday morning netted one suspected terrorist allegedly involved with al-Qaeda in the Tarmiyah area.
Coalition Forces captured the al-Qaeda in Iraq administrative emir of a Baghdad neighborhood during a raid Wednesday. The individual is suspected of handling logistics and financing for terrorists cells in the area, and arranging for movement of operatives for the organization. The ground forces also detained three individuals suspected of associating with him.
