Iraqi and Coalition forces target criminal elements; one killed,15 detained
Multi-National Division – Baghdad PAO
CAMP TAJI, Iraq – Iraqi and coalition security forces conducted an operation targeting special group criminal elements today in eastern Baghdad. Sixteen criminals were initially detained, one died later from wounds received during the operation.
The operation involved Iraqi forces and coalition soldiers from 1st Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment, part of the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Multi-National Corps – Iraq.
As ground forces approached the target house they came under attack by small arms fire. Iraqi and coalition forces returned fire in self-defense, mortally wounding one terrorist. A woman also sustained a minor injury and was treated on site by military medical personnel. No Iraqi or coalition forces were injured during the operation.
The operation targeted members of a special group believed to be responsible for multiple indirect fire and explosively formed penetrator attacks against Iraqi and coalition forces, as well as the kidnapping and murder of Iraqi citizens.
"Criminal elements who insist on ignoring al-Sayyid Muqtada al-Sadr's ceasefire pledge remain a threat not only to the citizens of Baghdad but to the security of Iraq," said Lt. Col. James Hutton, MNC-I spokesman. "We will continue to work aggressively to disrupt their networks and bring these criminals to justice."
| Date Taken: |
02.07.2008 |
| Date Posted: |
02.07.2008 15:52 |
| Story ID: |
16138 |
| Location: |
BAGHDAD, IQ |
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