National Policemen seize weapons, Multi-National Division – Baghdad Soldiers Soldiers detain bombers
By the Multi-National Division – Baghdad
BAGHDAD – Iraqi national policemen seized weapons and Multi-National Division – Baghdad Soldiers detain two suspected bomb cell members, Nov. 26, in the Rashid District of southern Baghdad.
At approximately 11 a.m. in the Masafee community, Iraqi NPs from 3rd Battalion, 7th Brigade, 2nd NP Division, found and seized 16 AK-47 assault rifles and a Simonov sniper rifle during a cordon and search mission in support of the Baghdad weapons-free zone policy.
Soldiers from Company D, 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, MND-B, detained two suspected Special Groups criminals, who allegedly conduct roadside bombs attacks against Iraqi security forces and coalition forces, during an operation at approximately 5 p.m. in the Shurta neighborhood.
"The Iraqi security forces in the Rashid District have greatly increased in their capability to provide a safe and secure environment for the Iraqi people during the past nine months," said Maj. Dave Olson, spokesman, 1st BCT, 4th Inf. Div. "Our Soldiers are honored to work with these inspiring Iraqi heroes as we continue to conduct combined operations with our ISF partners."
| Date Taken: |
11.26.2008 |
| Date Posted: |
11.27.2008 09:17 |
| Story ID: |
26877 |
| Location: |
BAGHDAD, IQ |
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