 TAJI – Iraqi Forces conducted an early-morning raid June 19 to breakup a terrorist sniper cell in the Bayji area of northern Iraq. During the raid, Iraqi Forces successfully raided the target objectives, detaining their primary suspect and four others for further questioning. Besides the five individuals detained, Iraqi Forces confiscated a sniper rifle, three AK-47 assault rifles, a 9mm pistol, associated ammunition as well as improvised explosive device making materials. No Iraqi or Coalition Forces, who were present for support, were injured during the operation. |