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Iraqi Army, US raids capture terrorists


BAGHDAD, Iraq
- Task Force Baghdad Soldiers arrested 17 suspected terrorists during cordon and search operations in west Baghdad April 14. The Soldiers also found bomb making materials, five AK-47 rifles, $2,200 in US currency, ammunition and anti-Iraqi forces progaganda.

Iraqi Army Soldiers of the 307th Iraqi Army Battalion played a key role in the operation, finding eight AK-47 rifles in a mosque suspected of harboring anti-Iraqi forces and supporting terrorist activities.

The 17 suspects were taken into custody.

"All residents who have information about terrorist activity in their neighborhoods are encouraged to help Iraqi Security Forces rid the streets of crime by calling or e-mailing the TIPS hotline, " said Lt. Col. Clifford Kent, a Task Force Baghdad spokesperson.

To report terrorist activities, e-mail baghdadtipshotline@yahoo.com or call one of the TIPS hotlines at 07901737723 or 07901737727.

Text for release and opsec review provided by the TASK FORCE BAGHDAD Public Affairs Office. contact david.abrams@id3.army.mil.

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