January 3, 2007

Raids Yield Terrorists, Terror Leaders, Weapons


BAGHDAD — Nine terrorists, including an al-Qaeda leader, were killed during raids conducted by Coalition forces in Baghdad Monday and Tuesday. Also, one terrorist was wounded, and three were detained during the raids.

A known al-Qaeda weapons dealer was among those killed during yesterday’s Baghdad raid, according to officials. Another terrorist was wounded in the action, while two more were detained. The wounded terrorist was provided with first aid and transported to a nearby medical facility. Coalition forces had targeted the weapons dealer, whose body was identified by his wife.

In other news, Coalition troops killed six terrorists and detained one suspect during a fierce morning firefight in Baghdad

Intelligence reports indicated the targeted location was used as a possible al Qaeda in Iraq safe house for terrorists to conduct operational planning.
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(Photo: Soldiers from the 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division and an Iraqi Soldier provide security in support of Operation Cougar in Adhamiya Dec. 29. Photo by U.S. Army Spc. Jeffrey Alexander.)

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