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Six extremists killed, 19 others arrested during operations throughout Diyala |
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Tuesday, 12 June 2007 |
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Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
APO AE 09342
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20070613-07
June 13, 2007
Six extremists killed, 19 others arrested during operations throughout Diyala
Multi-National Division – North PAO
BAQOUBA, Iraq – The newly formed Diyala Operations Command in Baqouba reported today that Soldiers assigned to 2nd Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 5th Iraqi Army and Coalition Forces from the 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry killed five extremists, wounded eight and arrested 15 others during operations throughout Baqouba, June 12.
The engagement in Old Baqouba also netted two caches and a vehicle borne improvised explosive device.
Gunmen engaged IA and CF Soldiers with small arms fire from a building before a CF attack helicopter team, armed with Hellfire missiles, engaged the extremists and destroyed the building they were firing from.
Another gunman was killed when CF engaged his sniper position in the neighborhood of Mufrek, in Baqouba.
The caches discovered included approximately 200 pounds of home made explosives, numerous anti tank mines, mortar and artillery rounds, and other IED making materials.
The VBIED had a rocket propelled grenade inside, and according to local citizens, was rigged to explode. Two extremists were arrested in the immediate area after testing positive for explosives. A controlled explosion was carried out on the VBIED.
Officials from the Iraqi Ground Forces Command, located at the DOC, monitored the ongoing operations closely.
“We are consistently seeing the ISF produce good results in the fight against the terrorists here in Diyala,” said Maj. Robert A. Cain, brigade executive officer, for 3-1 Cav. “This is a good news story for the people of Diyala. The individuals who were arrested during these operations, and the materials found, will not have a chance to inflict harm against ISF and the people of Diyala.”
Four other suspected insurgents were arrested, June 11, by Soldiers from 6-9 Armored Reconnaissance Squadron, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division. The individuals were trying to evade the CF patrol when they were stopped and searched. Inside the vehicle, they had two AK-47s, one pistol and two full magazines, and could not produce permits for the weapons.
The extremists killed and wounded were taken to Baqouba General Hospital. All detainees will be transferred to the Iraqi Police for processing.
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