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HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND
7115 South Boundary Boulevard
MacDill AFB, Fla. 33621-5101
Phone: (813) 827-5894; FAX: (813) 827-2211; DSN 651-5894

July 30, 2003
Release Number: 03-07-89


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


MEASURES TAKEN TO PREVENT ATTACKS

BAGHDAD, Iraq - Aggressive measures were taken yesterday by Coalition forces in efforts to create a safe and secure environment in Iraq.

In the last 24 hours, coalition forces conducted 51 raids, 953 day patrols and 737 night patrols and conducted 142 day patrols and 145 night patrols jointly with Iraqi police. Iraqi Police conducted 16 day patrols and nine night patrols.

The total raids and patrols resulted in 559 arrests including two for murder, four for robbery, five for aggravated assault, 39 for theft two for controlled substance violation, 235 for weapons violations and 272 for various other crimes.

Three artillery pieces and some 50 caliber rounds that were found in the Fallujah area were destroyed by a 3rd ACR explosive ordnance team.

For further information contact CJTF-7 Coalition Press Information Center at (914) 360-5082/5089.

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