12 Terrorists Captured, 2 Killed

Coalition forces killed two terrorists and detained 12 suspects Friday during operations targeting terrorist networks in central and northern Iraq:

Coalition forces captured a wanted individual southeast of Baghdad during operations targeting foreign terrorist facilitators in the Southern Belt. Reports also indicate the individual was involved in planning attacks on coalition aircraft.

The ground force approached the target building and called for the occupants to come out, but the individuals did not comply. One of the men was wearing a vest loaded with grenades. Perceiving hostile intent, the ground force engaged, killing two of the men. In addition to the wanted individual, Coalition forces detained three other suspects on site.

In other operations in Ramadi, Mosul and Kirkuk, Coalition forces detained eight suspects while targeting associates of al-Qaeda in Iraq leaders and those believed to be involved in kidnappings, assassinations and small arms attacks against Iraqi police and Coalition forces.

"Iraqi and Coalition forces will continue targeting al-Qaeda to diminish their ability to attack Iraqis," said Maj. Winfield Danielson, MNF-I spokesman.

Good work men, the capture and death of these fighters means that more innocent Iraqi Civlians will be able to return to normal lives and return to their jobs and livelyhoods in an effort to support their familes.