Coalition Forces Detain 11 in Iraq

American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, March 3, 2008 - Coalition forces in Iraq today detained 11 suspected terrorists, including an Iranian-supported "special groups" facilitator, military officials reported.

The suspected special groups facilitator was detained with another suspected criminal early today in Mashru, south of Baghdad. Intelligence led ground forces to the target area, where they captured the two suspects without incident.

The targeted individual reportedly was a special groups logistical advisor for Wasit province. As a logistical leader, he allegedly facilitated the movement of special groups criminals involved in sniper and armor-piercing explosively formed penetrator attacks against Iraqi and coalition forces. He also is suspected of facilitating weapon shipments, including EFPs, rockets and mortars.

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