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Islamis State in Fallujah, Qaeda in Anbar leaders dead -- Iraqi source

Islamis State in Fallujah, Qaeda in Anbar leaders dead -- Iraqi source BAGHDAD, April 14 (KUNA) -- Iraqi security forces Saturday killed leader of the so-called "Islamic State in Fallujah" Ahmad Hadid and Al-Qaeda's military coordinator in Al-Anbar Ibrahim Keitan, with the help of Iraqi tribes leaders in Al-Anbar, a source told KUNA.
According to the Interior Ministry source, Iraqi Bu Eisa tribesmen cooperated with Iraqi Police in an operation that resulted in the arrest of 37 terrorists connected to Al-Qaeda. The tribesmen also helped in the arrest of another six terrorists in south Amiriyah.
The source also said joint forces hunted down several terrorists in the Euphrates area and managed to sink four militia boats and arrest 11 people suspected of involvement with Al-Qaeda. The forces confiscated documents and weapons found in the arrestees possession.(end) mhg.sab KUNA 141311 Apr 07NNNN