January 26, 2007

IA Captures Leader Of Terrorist Bombing Cell in Mosul

Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
RELEASE No. 20070126-19

Multi-National Corps – Iraq PAO
BAGHDAD – Soldiers of the 2nd Iraqi Army Division captured the suspected leader of a terrorist bombing cell, during operations with Coalition advisors Jan. 26 in Mosul, who is allegedly responsible for coordinating and participating in multiple mortar, small arms and improvised explosive device attacks against Iraqi Forces and Coalition Forces.

The cell leader was allegedly involved in an IED attack carried out against an Iraqi Police convoy in Mosul last year. He is also implicated in coordinating and conducting IED. An additional suspect was taken into Iraqi custody for questioning.

There was minimal damage done to the objective. There were no Iraqi civilian, Iraqi forces or Coalition Forces casualties

No comments: