Coalition forces killed one terrorist and captured a wanted individual reported to be an al-Qaeda in Iraq leader responsible for facilitating funding for terrorist operations in the province. Reports indicate he has connections to al-Qaeda in Iraq senior leadership and knowledge of foreign terrorist operations in the area.
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“We’re continuing to target terrorists at every level,” said Maj. Winfield Danielson, MNF-I spokesman. “Foreign terrorists who come to Iraq with the help of al-Qaeda and threaten Iraq’s security are unwelcome and will find no safe haven.”
Coalition forces disrupt al-Qaeda networks; one terrorist killed, 28 detained
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces killed one terrorist and detained 28 suspects during operations Monday and Tuesday to disrupt terrorist networks in central and northern parts of Iraq.
West of Kirkuk today, Coalition forces killed one terrorist and captured a wanted individual reported to be an al-Qaeda in Iraq leader responsible for facilitating funding for terrorist operations in the province. Reports indicate he has connections to al-Qaeda in Iraq senior leadership and knowledge of foreign terrorist operations in the area. As Coalition forces arrived in the area, two men emerged from the target building. The ground force detained one of the individuals who was armed with a pistol, ammunition and a military-style assault vest, while the other individual continued to evade the ground force. Perceiving hostile intent, supporting aircraft engaged, wounding the suspect. The individual was immediately transported to a military medical facility for treatment and died at the hospital.
In Bayji, Coalition forces captured a wanted individual responsible for providing logistics support for al-Qaeda in Iraq operating in the region. Intelligence indicates the suspect is an associate of other al-Qaeda financial and logistical leaders, and has ties to the foreign terrorist facilitation network that funnels extremists into Iraq. In addition to the targeted individual, the ground force detained six suspected terrorists during the operation.
Coalition forces conducted an operation west of Tarmiyah targeting a suspected al-Qaeda senior leader responsible for terrorist operations in the northern belt. The targeted individual is believed to be a direct associate of numerous senior members of al-Qaeda in Iraq. Five suspected terrorists were detained on site.
Ten suspected terrorists were detained northwest of Tall ‘Afar during an operation targeting a suspected associate of al-Qaeda in Iraq senior leadership. The targeted individual allegedly facilitates travel for numerous senior terrorist leaders into Iraq, to include providing communications equipment and false documents.
Southwest of Balad Monday, five suspects were detained during two coordinated operations targeting al-Qaeda in Iraq leaders operating in the area. Coalition forces followed four men they observed departing the target building in a vehicle. The suspects surrendered to the ground force and were detained without incident. Coalition forces destroyed the vehicle to prevent further use by terrorists. In addition to the four individuals, one suspect was detained at the target building.
“We’re continuing to target terrorists at every level,” said Maj. Winfield Danielson, MNF-I spokesman. “Foreign terrorists who come to Iraq with the help of al-Qaeda and threaten Iraq’s security are unwelcome and will find no safe haven.”
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