Posted on 08/28/2006 5:55:09 PM PDT by SandRat
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28, 2006 – Iraqi security forces captured a suspected bomb maker and cell leader yesterday near Mussayib, Iraq, U.S. military officials said. The suspect is believed to have participated in multiple bomb attacks on coalition and Iraqi security forces, including one that killed four U.S. servicemembers May 5. This person is also believed to be a supplier of bombs to illegal armed groups inciting sectarian violence and government instability through kidnapping, murder and armed attacks, officials said.
The raid was conducted by Iraqi police and occurred without incident. No civilian, Iraqi or coalition forces casualties were reported.
One additional individual was detained in the operation, officials said.
Also in Iraq, Iraqi army and police forces fended off an attack by a large group of terrorists in Diwaniyah after a 12-hour battle today.
Coalition forces provided support to the Iraqi security forces by setting up blocking positions at several points on the outskirts of Diwaniyah to prevent additional terrorists from entering the city.
A Polish helicopter providing support to the Iraqi security forces was hit with seven rounds of small-arms fire, but was able to safely land at a nearby coalition base.
Casualties are still being assessed.
(Compiled from Multinational Corps Iraq new releases.)
Now this is more like it!
Good news.
This war is winding down. We will win, and the Democrats can't stop it from happening (though they will continue to try).
Bwahahaha! Sorry, I couldn't keep a straight face...
Lets make sure the guy doesn't get any panties on his head!
Ping for comment. I read on one of you rposts where you will be home in a few days. Is this for good or just for awhile?
Yeah! Great news! Score a good one for our terrific troops!
Iraqi forces need to treat these guys extremely badly (if you know what I mean) and then they need to let the message get out that if you kill civilian Iraqis and get caught, you are going to have an extremely bad day (or year.)
With all of this information, I am doubly glad that Iraqi forces nabbed this dude. They don't have those silly restrictions on intelligence gathering techniques that we have. Expect more arrests.
By the time of the next presidential election, the war will be over, and the democrats will be complaining about a fascist Iraqi government that is stifling dissent.
Just for a home leave - I'll be home for most of September.
My mind is already on the plane...my body just hasn't caught up with it yet. ;-)
Godspeed.
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