U.S. and Iraqi forces raided multiple targets near Fallujah earlier this week, capturing at least 61 suspected insurgents, including what military officials called “al-Qaida in Iraq facilitators.”

The U.S. units involved were not named, but the areas around Fallujah generally fall under the purview of the Marine Corps. The suspected al-Qaida in Iraq members are believed to have helped with “logistical support of suicide bombers, foreign fighters and funding terrorist activities,” a U.S. military news release read.

The raids, conducted on a number of safe houses, also turned up several weapons caches, which were destroyed.

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