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NEWS RELEASE
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

January 14, 2004
Release Number: 04-01-37


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


WRAP UP OF 4TH ID'S ACTIVITIES

TIKRIT, Iraq - Iraqi National Police (INP) and military police soldiers from the 401st MP Company conducted joint raids in Samarra, capturing three individuals targeted for possible involvement in attacks against the Coalition. The INP and the soldiers located and confiscated 50 AK-47 assault rifle magazines and some military uniforms.

In a separate incident, soldiers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade discovered two weapon caches near Kirkuk in the afternoon of Jan. 12. The first cache consisted of 50 rounds of 120-millimeter mortar and the second cache found nearby consisted of 13 rounds of 120-millimeter mortar and one 62-millimeter rocket. The caches were destroyed in place.

A logistical patrol from 3rd Battalion, Field Artillery saw attackers firing automatic weapons at two dump trucks 15 kilometers southwest of Balad in the afternoon of Jan. 12. The patrol requested assistance and a 1st Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment quick reaction force responded. When they arrived they learned that the two drivers had been injured and were taken to a local hospital, the extent of their injuries unknown. The soldiers also learned the attackers fled the scene in a four-door dark sedan. An OH-58 "Kiowa" observation helicopter responded to the request for assistance as well and located the attackers' vehicle at a house 15 kilometers from the scene of the attack. The quick reaction force went to the location, searched the house and found two AK-47 assault rifles. Six individuals in the house were detained for questioning.

Meanwhile, Iraqi Civil Defense Corps (ICDC) soldiers detained an Imam in Jabal during a joint raid by ICDC and 2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry soldiers the night of Jan. 12. According to an Iraqi police officer, which brought the information to the ICDC, the Imam invited an individual from Fallujah to speak during prayer call through the mosque's loudspeaker. The individual told the people of the town that it was their duty to attack Coalition Forces, ICDC and the Iraqi police. The Imam was detained without incident.

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