Iraqi Forces Target Insurgent Ttraining Network, Capture Nine

Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
RELEASE No. 20070311-09

Multi-National Corps – Iraq PAO

Baghdad – Special Iraqi Army Forces captured nine suspected insurgents during operations with Coalition advisers March 11 in Abaychi. The operation targeted an insurgent network believed responsible for providing weapons and tactics training to insurgents, foreign fighters and terrorists in the Tarmiyah area of Salah ad Din Province.

The network reportedly trains insurgents and terrorists from Ansar al Sunna, AlQaeda in Iraq and other insurgent groups participating in sectarian attacks against Iraqi civilians or attacks against Iraqi Security Forces and Coalition force members. The group reportedly relies heavily on Former Regime Elements to conduct and facilitate the training.

Iraqi Forces targeted the network’s leadership, trainers, financiers and weapons suppliers. Insurgents are allegedly trained in emplacing improvised explosive devices, direct attacks and kidnapping and murder actions. The network reportedly provides training on using and employing the SA-7 antiaircraft missile.

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