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June 20, 2004
Release Number: 04-06-34
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
1st Infantry Division Captures Anti-Iraqi Forces Cell Leader In Buhritz
BAGHDAD - 1st Infantry Division Soldiers came under attack June 16 after meeting with city officials in Buhritz, just north of Baghdad, to coordinate for improvements to city infrastructure. Anti-Iraqi forces attacked the mayor's office with rocket-propelled grenades and small-arms fire.
Coalition forces conducted combat operations and successfully captured Hussein Al Septi, a known anti-Iraqi forces cell leader at about 3 a.m., June 17.
On June 18, anti-Iraqi forces attacked Coalition forces and Iraqi Police in Buhritz for most of the day.
Anti-Iraqi forces emplaced improvised-explosive devices in Baqubah and unsuccessfully disrupted the secure environment within the city on June 19.
Anti-Iraqi forces continue to target innocent Iraqis and are responsible for a number of civilian casualties.
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