Coalition Troops in Iraq Detain 6 Suspects During Raids

American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Jan. 7, 2008 - Coalition forces detained six suspected terrorists yesterday during operations targeting al Qaeda in Iraq networks along the Tigris River Valley, military officials said.

In Mosul, coalition forces captured a suspect believed to be the deputy leader of al Qaeda in Iraq in that city. Reports indicate the suspect is responsible for local terrorist attacks, abductions and executions. The detainee also is linked to several al Qaeda in Iraq operatives.

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