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Release A051129g

Nine terrorists detained west of Rawah

Multi-National Force-Iraq

CAMP BLUE DIAMOND, Iraq — U.S. Soldiers from the 4th Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment discovered three car bombs and detained nine possible terrorists west of Rawah Nov. 29 after their patrol was attacked by a suicide bomber.

At approximately 1 p.m., two cars approached the mounted patrol. As the patrol neared, one vehicle sped off while the other stopped and waited for the Soldiers. The driver of the stationary vehicle detonated explosives hidden in his car resulting in his death. There were no casualties or damages reported as a result of the attack.

Soldiers then pursued the second car into a wadi where they found the car abandoned. In a search of the area, three other car bombs were discovered and nine suspected terrorists were detained.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT THE 2D MARINE DIVISION PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER AT POOLJS@GCEMNF-WIRAQ.USMC.MIL.