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RELEASE No. 20080731-02
July 31, 2008
MND-B Soldiers detain suspected IED, EFP manufacturer, discover cache Multi-National Division – Baghdad PAO
BAGHDAD – Multi-National Division – Baghdad Soldiers detained a suspected criminal and discovered a small weapons cache July 29 – 30 in the Rashid district of southern Baghdad.
At approximately 11:45 p.m. July 29 in the Shurta community, Soldiers from the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division detained a suspected explosive device manufacturer. The patrol returned to a Coalition forces base with the individual for questioning.
Acting on a citizen tip, Soldiers from the 1st BCT, 4th Inf. Div., discovered three rocket propelled grenade boosters and assorted RPG stabilization fins at approximately 11:30 a.m. July 30 in the Zubaida community. An explosives ordnance disposal unit disposed of the munitions.
“The 1st Brigade continues to pressure the enemy,” said Maj. Dave Olson, 1st BCT Spokesman, 4th Inf. Div., MND-B. “Our Soldiers are outside the wire every day partnered with Iraqi Security Forces providing a safe environment for Iraqi citizens.”
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RELEASE No. 20080801-01
August 1, 2008
ISF detain suspected AQI financier, 7 others in Diyala province
Multi-National Corps – Iraq PAO
BALAD, Iraq – Iraq Security Forces detained a suspected al-Qaeda in Iraq financier and seven others in separate operations in central Iraq July 29-30.
The 5th Iraqi Army Division detained a suspected AQI financier in as-Sadiyah, approximately 116 km northeast of Baghdad, July 30. The suspect is believed to be an AQI financier and facilitator in the Lake Hamrin region. Reports indicate local business owners gave the suspect large sums of protection money each month to ensure their immunity from criminal attacks. The money is said to fund terrorist operations. The man is also said to be involved in attacks against Iraqi Security and Coalition forces. Three other suspected terrorists were detained during the operation.
In another operation, Iraqi Special Operations Forces detained four suspected AQI cell members in Tahwila, approximately 55 km northwest of Baghdad, July 29. One of the detainees is believed to be part of a cell responsible for coordinating the movement of weapons and people between the Diyala and Udaim River Valleys.
These operations were conducted to reduce AQI’s influence in the Diyala area where intimidation tactics have allowed AQI to enjoy relative freedom of movement. Reports indicate many of the AQI leaders are fleeing Diyala province as a result of recent ISF operations in the area.
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