Iraqi, Coalition Troops Detain Six During Raids in Balad

Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
RELEASE No. 20070313-02

MND-N PAO

TIKRIT, Iraq – Iraqi and U.S. troops detained six suspected terrorists Sunday,during raids on numerous residences known to be used by extremists in Balad, Iraq. The operation was conducted successfully without a single shot being fired. No troops or detainees were injured.

“Operations of this nature continue to demonstrate that the impartiality and capability of the Iraqi security force is on the rise,” said Lt. Col. Kevin Dunlop, commander, 3rd Combined Arms Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment. “We’re seeing that asextremist activity on all sides is curtailed, the conditions are being set for improved economic activity, which should result in increasing employment and prosperity.”