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Iraqi tip takes down terrorists suspected of helo attack
BAGHDAD, Iraq -- An Iraqi civilian helped Task Force Baghdad
Soldiers find and apprehend six terrorists suspected of shooting down
a civilian MI-8 helicopter April 21.
The Iraqi citizen told the Soldiers he knew where the blue KIA pickup
truck the terrorists used during the attack was parked and led them to
the site. When the Soldiers got there, several other local residents
confirmed the first tip and showed the Soldiers where the terrorists
lived.
Soldiers started to search two houses at 12:30 a.m. April 23. At the
first house they captured three men and confiscated bomb-making
material.
At the second house, the unit detained three more suspects involved in
making improvised explosive devices.
All six men were taken into custody for questioning.
For additional information concerning this release, contact the 3rd
Infantry Division Public Affairs Office.
clifford.kent@id3.army.mil
Release #050423b |
