19 Detained in Northern Babil Raids
Baghdad, Iraq -- Task Force Baghdad Marines detained 19 suspected insurgents on Jan. 18 in northern Babil.
At about 6:20 p.m., a patrol was attacked by insurgents. The patrol pursued their attackers, detaining seven, and confiscating several rifles.
At about 10:40 p.m. Marines conducted a raid, acting off of a tip from an Iraqi civilian. Twelve suspected insurgents were detained in the raid.
The suspects are being held for questioning.
There was no damage or injuries in the incident.
Release #050119k
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