Multi-National Division – Baghdad
BAGHDAD – A concerned citizen found an improvised explosive device and reported the IED to an Iraqi police official in the Karadah District of eastern Baghdad, July 25.
After the citizen informed Iraqi police about the IED, Iraqi police officials notified Iraqi explosive ordnance experts. They detonated the IED in place and determined that the IED consisted of homemade explosives.
"This is a great example of a brave, concerned citizen and Iraqi security forces coming together to save innocent lives in eastern Baghdad," said Maj. Joey Sullinger, spokesperson for 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division. "The courageous citizens of Iraq must continue to take active roles in their security so militants will have no safe haven from which to carry out their criminal attacks. The government of Iraq's ability to provide improved essential services to its people it directly tied to increased security and stability."
| Date Taken: | 07.26.2008 |
| Date Posted: | 07.26.2008 18:50 |
| Story ID: | 21862 |
| Location: | BAGHDAD, IQ |
| Web Views: | 77 |
| Downloads: | 72 |
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