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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20070409-13
April 9, 2007

IA, Coalition clear safe havens near Muqdadiya
Multi-National Division – North PAO

MUQDADIYA, Iraq – The 3rd Brigade, 5th Iraqi Army Division, in partnership with Coalition Forces from 6-9 Armored Reconnaissance Squadron, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, unearthed and destroyed seven cache sites and detained 12 suspected terrorists during a combined operation in Jazeera and Mohatta, areas near Muqdadiyah, Iraq, Saturday.

“This operation and several recent operations by the 3rd Brigade, 5th Iraqi Army, show the brigade’s level of planning and execution, as well as their ability to conduct sustained operations throughout the battlespace,” said Lt. Col. Keith Gogas, 6-9 ARS commander.

While conducting combat operations, the Soldiers discovered several small-arms munitions, nine rocket-propelled grenades, more than 25 mortar rounds, approximately 25 artillery rounds, more than 1,000 blasting caps, other improvised explosive device materials and other terrorist materials.

The cache items were destroyed and the suspects were taken for further questioning.

The results of the operation has strengthened the population’s confidence in the IA and CF’s commitment to security for the Muqdadiya area and will allow essential services to be restored into areas previously denied by anti-Iraqi forces.

“The local people benefit from this increased security and sense of well being provided."

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