Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
RELEASE No. 20070117-13
Multi-National Division – Baghdad PAO
BAGHDAD – Iraqi Army and Multi-National Division - Baghdad Soldiers resumed clearing operations in a southern part of the Iraqi capital Jan. 16.
Elements of the 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, working side-by-side with 2nd Brigade, 6th Iraqi Army Division troops continued securing neighborhoods in Al-Doura, effectively disrupting insurgent and militia activities. Searches conducted in Al-Doura resulted in the detention of three suspected insurgents and numerous small caches.
Among the items found were four AK-47s, four loaded magazines, one 60mm mortar and two sets of police body armor. To date, this ongoing operation has resulted in 19 suspects detained and the seizure of various weapons, munitions and bomb-making materials.
The joint operation continues in Al-Doura in an effort to ensure the safety of the local residents and the security of the community.
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