September 13, 2007

Iraqi Scouts Air Assault Mission Results in 12 Terrorists Captured

An Air Assault mission by Iraqi Army Scout and US Special Forces Advisors on September 12, netted 12 captured terrorists and the destruction of a Taji terrorist safe house used by the Lions of Islam Martyr Group:

FALLUJAH – Iraqi Army Scouts, with U.S. Special Operations Forces as advisers, conducted an intelligence driven helicopter assault raid Sept. 12 resulting in the detention of 12 suspected insurgents and the destruction of an explosively-rigged structure.

Assault forces conducted a series of raids in the vicinity of Taji and detained ten targeted individuals and two additional persons of interest. While securing one of the objectives, an assault team discovered a command detonation wire leading from an abandoned structure and the area was immediately evacuated.

After ensuring full accountability of all forces and ensuring no civilians were located within the vicinity of the structure, close air support was called in to destroy the target with four laser-guided bombs.

The targeted individuals are purportedly linked to the Lions of Islam Martyr Group and are suspected of improvised explosive device trafficking, facilitating foreign fighters and conducting murder and intimidation campaigns in the region.

No Iraqi or U.S. Forces were injured during the operation.

No injuries, 12 captured terrorists and one less safe house. Sounds like a good day of hunting for the Iraqi Scouts. Good job men.

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