Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
APO AE 09342

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20070226-12
Feb. 26, 2007

Iraqi Army, Coalition Forces disrupt terrorist cells in Titten
Multi-National Division – North PAO

BAQUBAH, Iraq – The 1st Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 5th Iraqi Army, in conjunction with a
Military Transition Team from the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division,
conducted a cordon and knock operation targeting improvised explosive device and
ambush cells in Titten, Iraq, Saturday.

During the operation, the IA Soldiers detained six suspected terrorists who were
transferred to the Khalis detention facility for further questioning.
A small cache of small arms munitions was discovered in the yard of one of the
detainees.

“The Iraqi Soldiers and officers are continuously showing their commitment to
making Diyala a safer province,” said. Col. David W. Sutherland, 3/1 Cav. commander
and senior U.S. Army officer in the Diyala province. “They are now conducting targeted
operations independent of Coalition Forces, and are experiencing the successes of
well-planned and executed operations.”

Following the cordon and knock, the Soldiers delivered school supplies
throughout the area. The school supply drop was received very well by the local
population.

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