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Coalition, Iraqi Forces Detain Three, Find Weapons in Baghdad
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14, 2008 – Coalition and Iraqi forces detained three suspected Iranian-backed “special groups criminals” and discovered weapons during recent operations throughout Baghdad, military officials said.
In operations yesterday, local police found more than 1,700 small-arms rounds, 18 grenades, 10 AK-47 assault rifles with magazines and eight munitions vests in Baghdad’s New Baghdad district. Also, a local citizen turned in a 60 mm mortar round and a rocket-propelled grenade round to U.S. troops patrolling the area, officials said.
In operations Sept. 12, a U.S.-Iraqi-joint patrol captured an alleged Iranian-backed “special groups leader” in Baghdad’s Jihad community. The suspect is reportedly responsible for orchestrating a July attack on troops at Baghdad International Airport. Also, U.S. troops discovered a rocket system in Baghdad’s Zubaida community based on a tip from Iraqi policemen, officials said.
In operations Sept. 11, U.S. troops and Iraqi policemen detained two alleged Iranian-backed “special groups criminals” in Baghdad’s Bayaa community after responding to a drive-by shooting on a police checkpoint. Also, in Baghdad’s Hadar community, U.S. troops found various small arms ammunition and two artillery rounds, officials said.
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Coalition, Afghan Forces Kill Militants, Detain Two
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14, 2008 – Coalition troops and Afghan national policemen killed an unspecified number of militants and detained two suspected insurgents yesterday in Khowst province, military officials said.
The militants are believed to be part the Haqqani terrorist group and are responsible for numerous bombings throughout Afghanistan, officials said.
As coalition and Afghan forces approached the enemy fighters’ compound, several militants maneuvered on them with Ak-47 assault rifles. The militants ignored coalition pleas to disarm, which coalition troops considered as the militants “displaying hostile intent,” officials said.
Coalition forces called in precision air strikes from coalition aircraft, then engaged the enemy fighters with small arms, killing several. Two militants were later detained, officials said.