Military

One terrorist detained in mosque

TIKRIT, IRAQ - One anti-Iraqi terrorist was detained in a mosque by Iraqi Police after firing on Task Force Danger Soldiers and fleeing into the mosque.  The incident happened near Baqubah at about 12:35 a.m. Feb. 4.  The Soldiers were working on concrete barriers at an election site when they received rocket-propelled grenade and small arms fire.  When the assailants fled into the mosque, the Soldiers coordinated with the Iraqi Police to search the mosque.  The police detained one individual with a light machine gun and ammunition.  No Multi-National Forces were injured in the attack.

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