13 Suspected Terrorists Detained In Raids

MULTI-NATIONAL FORCE-IRAQ
COMBINED PRESS INFORMATION CENTER
Release A070125a

BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition Forces detained 13 suspected terrorists during raids Thursday morning in Karmah and Mosul.

In Karmah, 12 suspected terrorists were detained. Intelligence reports indicate the detainees have key logistical ties to the al-Qaida in Iraq network and to improvised explosive device production. Reports indicate that they are responsible for the recent increase in IED attacks in the Karmah area. During the raid, Coalition Forces found several AK-47s and ammunition.

In Mosul, Coalition Forces captured a foreign fighter facilitator with ties to a senior al-Qaida leader responsible for bringing large numbers of suicide bombers into Iraq.

The capture of these detainees reduces the threat to the Iraqi people and Coalition Forces and brings Coalition Forces one step closer to stopping foreign terrorists from entering Iraq.