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Release A051121d

Iraqi Soldiers capture 9 terrorists in east Baghdad

Multi-National Force-Iraq

BAGHDAD -- Iraqi Army Soldiers in east Baghdad launched operations against terrorists in Rusafa and Adhamiyah Nov 19-20.

Two suspected terrorists were detained on the first day of operations. They were thought to be managing terrorist activity in Baghdad.

The detained suspects also led the Iraqi Soldiers to other suspected terrorists. The follow-on mission to seize these men took place Nov 20, and six additional suspects were detained.

Another suspected terrorist was later captured on Nov. 20.

The Iraqi Army was responsible for all facets of this operation.

All nine of the detainees are currently in the custody of the Iraqi Army and will be processed by the Iraqi judicial system.

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FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS RELEASE, CONTACT THE TASK FORCE BAGHDAD PUBLIC AFFAIRS PLANS AND OPERATIONS NCO, SGT. FIRST CLASS DAVID ABRAMS AT: DAVID.ABRAMS@ID3.ARMY.MIL.