Release A051023a
Coalition raids nab terrorists
Multi-National Force-Iraq
BAGHDAD, Iraq -- During raids on safe houses, Coalition forces killed two suspected terrorists in Mosul, Oct. 22, and detained 22 others near Ramadi, Oct. 23.
In Mosul, Coalition forces killed two al Qaeda in Iraq terrorists. After Coalition forces entered the safe house, it was determined the suspected terrorists had fled the area, however, Coalition forces were engaged by terrorists occupying two houses nearby. Coalition forces assaulted both houses, where they were engaged with grenades and small-arms fire. During the firefight, two terrorists were killed and several others fled.
Based on multiple intelligence sources, Coalition forces launched a series of raids on al Qaeda in Iraq terrorist safe houses in Ramadi used to hide terrorists and launch attacks against Iraqi security and Coalition forces. The raids resulted in the capture of 22 suspected terrorists.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT MULTI-NATIONAL CORPS-IRAQ, BY E-MAIL AT MNCI-PAO-VICTORYMAINJOC@IRAQ.CENTCOM.MIL.
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