Friday, November 21, 2003

CENTCOM NEWS RELEASES
November 20, 2003
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Release Number: 03-11-35

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

82 AD CAPTURES SEVEN ANTI-COALITION CELL OPERATIVES

FALLUJAH, Iraq – Soldiers from 1st Battalion 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment captured an anti-coalition cell leader and six others in a cordon and search yesterday in Fallujah.

Kurdia Turkey Ali and her six sons were operating an independent anti-coalition cell. The group is responsible for planning attacks and disrupting coalition activities. They are also suspected of coordinating an attack against a civilian convoy near Fallujah that killed two government contractors.

The seven individuals are currently being held for further questioning. Kurdia Ali, the female, is being guarded by female military police.



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