Iraqi Security Forces, along with U.S. Special Forces advisors, conducted an early-morning raid July 30 detaining 13 in an effort to disrupt terrorist weapons smuggling and early warning systems in the Nidah Area of eastern Iraq.
After clearing six buildings, forces detained the primary target, along with 12 others. The suspect is thought to be a key member of the terrorist criminal network of al-Qaeda in Iraq operating in the Mandali area. He is also suspected of engaging in improvised explosive devices and vehicle born IED activity; as well as mortar attacks, small arms attacks, murder, kidnapping, ransom, and intimidation of local citizens.
Along with the suspected terrorists, two AK-47 assault rifles, three cell phones and a pick-up truck belonging to one of the detainees were also confiscated. No Iraqi or U.S. Forces were injured during this operation. |