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| US military detains two al-Qaeda operatives in al-Diwaniya |
| 2007-10-25 |
| (KUNA) -- Two al-Qaeda operatives were arrested in al-Diwaniya city, south of Iraq, a US military statement said on Wednesday. The statement said tips from local residents led to the detainment of the two insurgents. Paratroopers of Troop B, 1st Squadron, 40th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, out of Fort Wainwright, Alaska, and Iraqi Army allies detained the two during raids designed to disrupt insurgent activities in the area, the statement said. The statement explained local residents reported that one of the detainees was using his business as an al-Qaeda meeting point. Coalition Forces searched the building, and found materials used to make improvised explosive devices. The other individual detained, also reported as being a member of al-Qaeda, was the brother of a known al-Qaeda member. Residents' sworn statements referred to him as an IED-emplacer and triggerman. Al-Diwaniya city has been witnessing sporadic violence between US and coalition forces and Shia'te militias. |
| Posted by:Fred |