Coalition Troops in Iraq Capture 20 Insurgents

American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11, 2008 - Coalition forces captured 20 suspected terrorists during a series of operations conducted across Iraq today, military officials said.

North of Mahmudiya, coalition forces captured an alleged leader involved in the al Qaeda in Iraq network in Baghdad's southern belt. That network is stunned after recent successes achieved against its leadership, to include the detention of a key facilitator and the network's deputy leader, officials said. Three more al Qaeda leaders were killed during a recent air strike. Six more suspected terrorists were captured during the operation, which also yielded protective gear, weapons and three military-style assault vests.

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