February 28, 2007

Iraqi Police Detains Four Suspects During Operations Against IED Cell Near Samarra

Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
RELEASE No. 20070228-05

Multi-National Corps – Iraq PAO

BAGHDAD – Samarra Iraqi Police and Coalition Forces captured a suspected insurgent bomber during operations Feb. 27 southwest of Samarra.

The suspect was captured during operations targeting an insurgent improvised explosive device cell conducting attacks against Coalition Forces and Iraqi Security Forces. The cell is responsible for emplacing IEDs targeting Coalition Forces and Iraqi Security Forces along Main Supply Route TAMPA and other locations in Samarra.

Three additional suspects were detained by Iraqi Police for further questioning. Iraqi and Coalition Forces caused only minimal damage during operations.

There were no Iraqi civilian, Iraqi forces or Coalition Forces casualties.

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