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Tribal members assist in detention of three al-Qaida leaders
After receiving information of known al-Qaida members in the Sherween area, a village near Muqdadiyah, Iraq, Iraqi citizens assisted Iraqi Police in the detention of three key al-Qaida leaders, July 29. This is a very significant event for Diyala because it is clear that not only are the security forces targeting al-Qaida, but the people are tired of the hatred and destruction al-Qaida and other terrorist groups have to offer, said Col. David Sutherland, commander of 3-1 Cav. and commander of Coalition Forces in Diyala province. Suspecting an attack on a near-by village, Diyala tribal members informed the Dali Abbas Iraqi police, and together, set up a tactical checkpoint along the known route. It is also vital because it shows the people are gaining more and more confidence in the Iraqi security forces the true protectors of this nation, Sutherland added. Al-Qaida truly has no place to hide as the people, not just the security forces, are now determined to work for a safer, more secure Iraq. As suspected, the leaders were traveling toward Dali Abbas, and when searched, the IP discovered two AK-47s, a laptop computer and documents detailing past and future al-Qaida operations. Following the detention of the al-Qaida leaders, the IP transferred the detainees to the 3rd Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 5th Iraqi Army Division. Despite threats by al-Qaida, the al-Qaida leaders were successfully detained and transported to an IA detention facility for further questioning, demonstrating the steadfastness of the Iraqi Police. Posted by: Fred 2007-08-02 |
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