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                                                COALITION FORCES LAND COMPONENT COMMAND

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                                                                                                                                                              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.

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