Friday, 19 January 2007
Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
APO AE 09342
APO AE 09342
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20070119-05
Jan. 19, 2007
IP Captures Leader Of AQI Cell in Samarra
Multi-National Corps – Iraq PAO
BAGHDAD – Iraqi Police Forces captured the suspected leader of several Al Qaeda in Iraq terror cells during operations with Coalition advisers Jan. 18 in Samarra. The suspect was detained on suspicion of directing several improvised explosive device and small arms attacks against Iraqi security and Coalition forces.
The insurgent and his followers are reportedly involved in the continuing, indiscriminate violence against civilians, and resulting economic and security instability, in the area.
Iraqi Police confiscated numerous assault rifles, ammunition and IED components during the operation. Iraqi forces also detained one additional person for questioning.
The increasing capability and determination of Iraqi Security Forces to provide for their own security was demonstrated by this successful operation to capture insurgents responsible for attacks, violence and criminal activity in the area.
There was minimal damage done to the objective. There were no Iraqi civilian, Iraqi forces or Coalition forces casualties.
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