Task Force Baghdad PAO
BAGHDAD -- At least 100 suspected terrorists were detained during Operation Muthana Strike, launched by Iraqi Army and Task Force Baghdad Soldiers in the early-morning hours of July 4.
The operation, which was based on credible information from local residents" tips, targeted terrorist safe houses in the neighborhoods adjacent to the west side of Baghdad International Airport.
Task Force Baghdad officials said the raids involved about 600 Iraqi Soldiers and 250 U.S. Soldiers.
The operation was designed to detain suspected terrorists, seize illegal weapons and gain actionable intelligence in order to disrupt future AIF operations.
IA forces conducted cordon-and-search operations in order to prevent anti-Iraqi forces from escaping through the secure perimeter Soldiers drew around the area.
"This operation was led by the Iraqi Army," said Lt. Col. Mark London, the 48th Brigade Combat Team operations officer from Gray, Ga. "I was very impressed with the way they got out there and handled their business."
The operation which concluded around 9:30 a.m. resulted in the detention of more than 100 suspected terrorists, some of whom were foreign fighters, including individuals from Egypt.
"The success of the Iraqi Army demonstrates their level of training and high commitment to rid Iraq of terrorists," said Col. Kenneth Roberts, 48th Brigade Combat Team executive officer.
"I am proud of our Iraqi counterparts'they are well-led and well-trained. I congratulate them on their successful operation."
| Date Taken: | 07.07.2005 |
| Date Posted: | 07.07.2005 13:43 |
| Story ID: | 2284 |
| Location: | BAGHDAD, IQ |
| Web Views: | 54 |
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