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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20080622-09
June 22, 2008
ISF seize weapon caches, detain 2
Multi-National Division – Center
AMARAH, Iraq – Iraqi Security Forces, assisted by Coalition forces, seized three caches and detained two criminals during “Operation Sign of Peace” in Amarah, Iraq June 20.
Soldiers from the 1st Iraqi Army Division discovered a cache containing 40 PKC weapons, a rocket propelled grenade scope, a cellular phone and improvised explosive device wires during clearing operations.
IA soldiers discovered a second cache in Hay al Mu’allimin Muhalla consisting of mortars, RPGs and other IED making materials.
Soldiers from 39th Brigade, 10th IA Div. detained two suspected members of a criminal cell and recovered 10 explosively formed projectiles, two claymore mines and one heavy machine gun.
“Operation Sign of Peace” is an Iraqi led, planned and executed operation in Amarah to enforce the rule of law, reduce criminal safe havens and disrupt weapons smuggling.
Coalition forces are providing technical assistance, advice and support to this operation upon request from the Government of Iraq.
“ISF continue to conduct operations against criminal elements in order to restore security and stability to the people of Iraq,” said Lt. Col. Michael Minor, deputy commander, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division “Today is another fine example of these Soldiers and their dedication to unify their country.”
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Press Release A080624a-069
June 24, 2008
Coalition forces capture four SG criminals, destroy VBIED
BAGHDAD – Coalition forces captured four suspected Special Groups criminals during a raid in southeast Baghdad Tuesday.
Acting on intelligence information, Coalition forces targeted a suspected Iranian-trained Special Groups commander in the Karadah district of Baghdad. According to information provided by suspected Special Groups criminals already detained, the suspected outlaw has facilitated numerous attacks on Coalition bases. These attacks included several early May rocket attacks on the Green Zone that injured several Iraqi civilians and security force members.
During their search of the suspected criminal’s hide out, Coalition forces discovered a vehicle being prepared for use as a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device. In order to prevent criminals from using the weapon in the future, Coalition forces moved the vehicle away and destroyed it.
“Coalition forces are removing illegal weapons used to inflict terror and destruction against the Iraqi people,” said U.S. Army Capt. Charles Calio, MNF-I spokesperson.
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