3 Known Terrorists Captured by Iraqi Spec Ops Team

Iraqi Special Operations Forces, advised by U.S. Special Forces, captured three known al-Qaeda in Iraq terrorists Nov. 27 during an operation in western Baghdad:

BALAD, Iraq – Iraqi and U.S. Forces conducted the raid to capture three terrorists and disrupt the activities of an AQI cell operating in the Ameriya area. The cell is reported to conduct improvised explosive device, rocket and small-arms fire attacks against Iraqi Security Forces and Coalition Forces. The terrorists are believed to be responsible for launching Katyusha rockets against Baghdad International Airport and are linked to attacks against Iraqi Forces and the murder of Iraqi civilians.

During the course of operations, an Iraqi man exited a targeted residence and began to move toward ground forces. He ignored several verbal and visual signals to stop while continuing forward movement. He was shot and killed by a security element after displaying hostile intent by refusing to stop and was observed tugging at his clothing as if to detonate a suicide vest IED.

The three targeted terrorists were captured without further incident.

In a separate operation, Iraqi Special Operations Forces and U.S. Special Forces captured a suspected extremist cell leader in Baghdad. The suspect is reportedly involved in the purchase and trafficking of weapons used in attacks against Iraqi and Coalition Forces.

Great work men!