COALITION
FORCES LAND COMPONENT COMMAND
NEWS RELEASE
DSN 318.438.2289/COM 99.001.468.2289
May 2, 2003
|
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Former Mosul Security Chief Captured in Tikrit
CAMP DOHA, Kuwait - The former Security Chief for Mosul was captured during a raid on a southern Tikrit residence by the First Brigade Combat Team, 4thInfantry Division, early this morning. Fourteen Ba'ath party members were detained. One Ba'ath party member was injured during the raid when he attempted to grab a soldier's weapon, and later died of his wounds.
Coalition forces will continue to seek out and arrest former regime officials.
- 30-
|
NEWSLETTER
|
| Join the GlobalSecurity.org mailing list |
|
|
|
