Coalition Disrupts Al Qaeda Networks in Iraq, Detains 27

American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, March 17, 2008 - Coalition forces detained 27 suspected terrorists today during operations to disrupt al Qaeda networks operating in central and northern Iraq.

During an operation east of Sharqat, coalition forces captured an alleged weapons facilitator associated with the al Qaeda networks in northern Iraq. The suspect also is believed to be a close associate of the al Qaeda leader for the network in Abassi.

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