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September 27, 2004
Release Number: 04-09-78
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JOINT OPERATIONS ROUND UP SUSPECTED INSURGENTS
BAGHDAD, Iraq - Morning raids by Iraqi National Guard troops and Task Force Baghdad Soldiers in Baghdad resulted in the detention of 17 suspected insurgents.
A spokesman for the 1st Cavalry Division called the series of raids throughout the city Sunday a "great success."
From 5:30 to 8 a.m., a joint operation in central Baghdad conducted cordon and search operations. Three of the 15 detainees taken into custody during this operation tested positive for recent exposure to explosive materials.
The raids in central Baghdad weren't the only ones.
Cordon and search operations were also conducted in southern Baghdad neighborhoods. Task Force Baghdad forces there, searched more than 150 homes and turned up a known insurgent suspect. The suspect was taken into custody by Task Force Baghdad troops at approximately 7 a.m.
In western Baghdad, Task Force Baghdad Soldiers detained a second known insurgent suspect at approximately 11 a.m. During this operation, troops also uncovered two machine guns of an unknown origin and anti-Iraqi documents and propaganda materials.
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