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Coalition, Iraqi forces dismantling terrorist network
Multi-National Forces-Iraq

IRAQ - Coalition and Iraqi forces detained 48 suspected terrorists and
found several weapons caches in operations throughout Iraq on March 5
and 6.

Coalition forces detained 24 suspected terrorists during several raids
targeting al Qaeda in Iraq networks.

- In southern Baghdad, ground forces detained eight suspected
terrorists during a raid in which they targeted a group reported to be
involved in the coordination, movement and emplacement of car bombs
used against Iraqi and coalition forces.

- In Rutbah, coalition forces detained five suspected terrorists while
targeting a suspected weapons dealer who is known for providing
improvised explosive device-making material and is also believed to be
involved in foreign fighter facilitation.

- In Samarra, coalition forces detained two suspected terrorists.
Intelligence reports indicate terrorists in the targeted area are
involved in weapons trafficking and the acquisition of identity cards
and passports.

- Northeast of Karmah, coalition forces detained nine suspected
terrorists with alleged ties to senior al Qaeda in Iraq leadership.

"Coalition forces operations continue to systematically dismantle the
al Qaeda in Iraq network," said Army Lt. Col. Christopher Garver, a
Multinational Force Iraq spokesman. "The al Qaeda in Iraq network is
contrary to the peace and stability Iraqi citizens deserve."

In other developments, Iraqi army troops and paratroopers from
Multinational Division Baghdad worked together to successfully
complete "Operation White Rockets," finding two ammunition caches and
detaining two suspects.

Soldiers of 5th Battalion, 4th Brigade, 6th Iraqi Army Division, and
1st Squadron, 40th Cavalry Squadron, dismounted to clear out suspected
insurgent sanctuary areas near Bin Muhammad, south of Baghdad.

They discovered and confiscated caches consisting of homemade
explosives, some unknown substances, weapon parts and ammunition.

While troops clearing buildings, they detained two suspects. An
explosive ordnance disposal team secured the ammunition caches for
controlled detonation. The unknown substances are being tested for
identification.

Elsewhere, Multinational Division Baghdad soldiers detained 22
insurgent suspects and secured weapon and ammunition caches south of
Baghdad March 6.

Soldiers of 3rd Stryker Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, conducted
targeted raids to capture known terrorists and secure weapons and
ammunition near Jabella. Besides the 22 detainees taken into custody,
several caches were found.

The caches consisted of a 60 mm mortar round, two sticks of dynamite,
9 feet of detonation cord, three blasting caps, three AK-47 ammunition
magazines, three passports, a machine gun barrel, an AK-47 butt stock,
two empty ammunition boxes, one box of primers, two AK-47s, six 7.62
mm ammunition magazines, one 8 mm round, two 8 mm mortar fuses, five
blasting caps, and a rocket-propelled-grenade booster.

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