MNF and ISF carry out joint operations near Al Hillah
Camp Babylon, Iraq - Polish Soldiers from Multi-National Division Central-South, American Soldiers and Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) carried out joint operations in As-Sayahiyah and Raranijyah near Al Hillah in Babil Province Oct. 2.
MNF Soldiers and ISF were searching for illegal storages of weapons and ammunition. These operations were launched in order to prevent terrorist attacks in the MND CS area of responsibility and to provide stability for the Iraqi people.
As a result of the operations, 10 suspects were detained, including a man who was a general in Saddam Hussein's former army and is wanted by Iraqi Police. Five people were released after on-the-spot initial investigations.
A few AK-47 rifles, ammunition and anti-Iraqi propaganda materials were found.
The investigation is ongoing.
Multi-National Forces Iraq is committed to assisting the interim Iraqi government in stabilizing the country and setting the conditions for a revitalized and prosperous Iraq.
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