|
Coalition forces capture criminal element leader, two others detained
lition forces captured a suspected Special Groups leader and detained two other suspected criminals during operations late Friday in Ar Rashidiyah, north of Baghdad, near the Tigris River.The targeted individual reportedly directed his splinter group cell to attack Coalition forces and assassinate Iraqis who work with Coalition forces. Intelligence also showed the primary focus of the wanted individuals criminal element was explosively formed penetrator emplacement, murder and kidnapping. Intelligence led ground forces to the target area where they conducted raids on multiple buildings that resulted in the capture of the suspected criminal and the detainment of two additional suspects. All suspected criminals were detained without incident. During the operations, ground forces also discovered multiple assault rifle ammunition magazines. Posted by: Fred 2007-11-26 |
| http://www.rantburg.com/poparticle.php?ID=209450 |