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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20080529-01
May 29, 2008

Coalition forces kill 10 criminals in New Baghdad

Multi-National Division – Baghdad PAO

FORWARD OPERATING BASE LOYALTY, Iraq – Coalition forces killed 10 Special Group criminals in the Fedaliyah neighborhood of the New Baghdad district in eastern Baghdad May 28.

Coalition forces engaged the criminals after observing them emplace improvised-explosive devices. The criminals were also carrying illegal weapons.

“We will actively pursue terrorists and criminals wherever they live and hide,” said Maj. Joey Sullinger, spokesperson for 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, Multi-National Division - Baghdad. “We will defend ourselves and Iraqi citizens against terrorists and criminals who continue to attack innocent civilians.”

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