Release A051008e
Operation River Gate update
Multi-National Force-Iraq
CAMP BLUE DIAMOND, AR RAMADI, Iraq - Iraqi Security Forces and Marines, Soldiers and Sailors from Regimental Combat Team – 2 continued Operation Bawwabatu Annaher, River Gate in English, in the cities of Haditha, Haqlaniyah and Barwana today.
In Haditha, Iraqi Security Forces discovered propaganda production equipment in a house while conducting clearing operations. The seizure included numerous prepared Al Qaeda in Iraq compact discs and audio tapes, three computers, several printers, banner makers, multi-disc copiers and thousands of blank discs and tapes.
Iraqi Security Forces and Coalition Forces also discovered a bomb-making factory in Haditha. The site included numerous pre-wired bombs, several mortar rounds and bomb-making supplies such as explosive propellant, blasting caps and detonation cord.
Since the operation commenced Oct. 4, more than 200 suspected insurgents have been detained.
The operation’s goal is to deny Al Qaeda in Iraq (AQI) the ability to operate in the Western Euphrates River Valley cities and to free the local citizens from the insurgents’ campaign of murder and intimidation targeting innocent women, children and men.
More information will be released as it becomes available.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT THE MULTI-NATIONAL FORCE-WEST PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE AT CEPAOWO@CEMNF-WIRAQ.USMC.MIL.
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