April 3, 2007

National Police Enter Sahaby Mosque in Rashid, Detain Suspect

Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
RELEASE No. 20070403-05

4th IBCT, 1st Inf. Div. PAO Multi-National Division – Baghdad PAO

BAGHDAD —Iraqi National Police entered the Sahaby mosque during an evening operation in southeast Rashid Apr. 1.

The operation occurred after Multi-National Division-Baghdad forces conducting a routine presence patrol were engaged by small arms fire coming from the mosque.

The Iraqi National Police entered the mosque, while MND-B forces provided the outer cordon. One person was detained and taken to the nearest NP headquarters for questioning. One alarm clock timer and several spent shell casings were also found inside.

No MND-B troops entered the mosque or immediate premises at any time.

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