CAMP
DOHA, Kuwait -- Coalition Forces continue to aggressively patrol Iraq to eliminate
crimes against people and property, rid populated areas of weapons, ammunition
and explosives, and stop the black market trade in fuel and other commodities.
Coalition
Forces also continue to conduct joint security patrols with Iraqi police in
their efforts to increase the professionalism of the police force and prepare
them for their role in a self-governed Iraq.
Coalition Activity:
4thInfantry
Division soldiers conducted a cordon and search operation yesterday morning
near Bayji that resulted in the capture of two key area Fedayeen leaders.
Ten
former regime Special Security Organization agents and several former regime
senior military officers were also detained for questioning.
Soldiers from the First Brigade Combat Team, Fourth Infantry Division recently
conducted a raid near Tikrit for former regime members wanted by the coalition.
They
detained eight personnel for questioning.
101stAirborne
(Airborne Assault) Division soldiers raided the headquarters of SCIRI
(which is?) They
detained 18 Iraqis thought to be SCIRI or Wahabi leaders. Eleven have been
releases, and the rest detained for further questioning.
Soldiers
from the 3rdArmored
Cavalry Regiment, 4thInfantry
Division, raided the residence of an Iraqi yesterday morning of a man believed
to be the ringleader of a group responsible for attacks on Coalition convoys
on Highway 10.
He
and an Iraqi male were captured along with numerous weapons.
Both
are being detained for questioning.
2BCT
found a cache of weapons, explosives and communications equipment in the IIP/Radio
TV station in eastern Mosul (LF298212). The cache included the following: 1
x 14.5 AA gun, 40 x RPGs, 2 x AK-47, and 1 x AT system, 2 x explosive timers,
1 x mercury switch, 1 x explosive master switch, 8 x encryption units, 4 x
HF radios, 1 x VHF radio, 1 x digital HF radio, Russian radio pieces, batteries,
power systems, and loud speakers; found a cache of ammunition in a metal connex
west of Mosul (LF488252) containing 500 x 100mm rounds, 500 x 122mm rockets,
500 x 155mm artillery rounds, 500 x 81mm mortar rounds, and 50xRPG rounds;
12 mortar rounds were found near the CMOC (LF316286) , the area is secure and
EOD will destroy the rounds tomorrow.
Raids/Patrols
over the Last 24 HRS: 2 x raids, 48 x mounted, 232 x dismounted, and 49 joint
patrols.
3BCT conducted simultaneous raids of the SCIRI headquarters vic KF715298 and
the Islamic Party HQ vic KF723288 (will turn the SCIRI building over to Tall
Afar teachers who are the rightful owners), a soldier fired 2 rounds into a
civilian vehicle that failed to halt at an emplaced obstacle vic Tal Afar (KF714298
- The vehicle was disabled and the civilian was detained; no injuries reported),
established six TCPs vic Biaj, increased dismounted patrolling, and questioned
several local leaders about the recent RPG attacks.
4THID
(Combat
Power Green) 1-10 CAV continues to screen the IRAQ-IRAN border monitoring 11
NAIs, conducted 2 RAAAAAIDDDDD!s
on suspected BADR Corps activities (1 on-going) detaining 13 personnel and
2 weapons; initial assessment is that the 13 members are from Iran.
45thID
executed a RAAAAAIDDDDD!
at
Tikrit University; 11 of the 18 targeted personnel were detained including
the university president and vice president, who were spreading anti-US rhetoric
and using interpreters as HUMINT collection sources.
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261324DMAY03:
2-1/233
MP Company, while on day shift joint patrol, received information from a civilian
of a stolen Toyota Crown (license #127403) vic. MB 4675385527, zone 13.
The
patrol responded to the location and IPF apprehended one subject.
The
vehicle was confiscated and transported to the JOC.
IPF
interrogated the subject and he was released.
The
vehicle remains in the custody of the JOC.
18
MP BDE and 1AD notified.
·
261706DMAY03:
3-1/233
MP Company, while on swing shift joint patrol, were notified by 1 AD soldiers
of two subjects they had apprehended for looting vic. MB4791283998, zone 13.
The
subjects had minor injuries from their looting and the patrol performed basic
first aid for minor head lacerations and took the looters to the Al-Kerrada
Police Station for the 1 AD soldiers.
.251515DMAY03:
3b/3/615 MP,
MB 3924282218, ZONE 41
.Salim
and Gamel entered the Al Dawarh police station to report a robbery.
Investigation
by the 615thMP
CO, revealed that on 221600DMAY03, four (4) subjects broke into Salim's store
and stole 999.5 grams of 24k gold and $2500.00. The four (4) suspects then
broke into Gamel's store and stole 315 grams of 21 Karat gold and $300.00.
One
suspect was identified as Amad Fakry Kalaf and the other 3 have not been identified.
Salim
and Gamel produced an arrest warrant for Kalaf signed by a judge.
The
victims left the station due to the lack of response from the Iraqi Police.
They
will return on 26 MAY 03.
.251920DMAY03:(S)
527 MP, MB 317921, ZONE 29
.Abidial
Rahman informed MPs and IPF of a shooting that resulted in the death of Bashir
Hamad.
IPF
and PAAAATROLLLL!!
went
to the location to investigate the scene. The individual's uncle had collected
the rounds and will bring them to the police station to identify the types
of weapons used.
Hassan
Hassim (M/17) stated that he had witnessed the incident. He stated that 2 x
men came out of an alley in close proximity of the victim and had 1 x World
War II rifle and 1 x AK-47 hidden behind their backs. They were wearing black
pants and blue shirts. They are between the ages of 21-25.
He
stated that the victim and the suspects had a brief conversation prior to the
suspects shooting him 7 x times. The body was brought to the hospital for an
autopsy. The uncle was instructed to go to the police station to complete the
report. Investigation continues by Iraqi police.
.252300DMAY03:(S)
143 MP, MB 4039281083, ZONE 25
.MPs
and IPF were flagged down by a local civilian and was notified that a taxi
driver had been stabbed.
Investigation
concluded that the taxi driver had been pulled out of his vehicle and stabbed
with a knife by an unknown assailant. The victim was transported to the nearest
hospital by IPF. Investigation continued by IPF.
.252145DMAY03:
3/4/615 MP, MB 438 821, ZONE 10
.At
approximately 2145hrs, a local national came into the Al Dawrah police station
to report an incident regarding a man threatening his family with a grenade.
At approximately 2210 hrs, the individual, PAAAATROLLLL!!,
and IPs traveled to the location and conducted a search of the area for the
man with the grenade with negative results. At approximately 2230 hrs, PAAAATROLLLL!!
arrived
back at the Al Dawrah police station and received another report by the Iraqi
police that the man carrying the grenade passed the police station while they
were gone. 200 meters down the road, PAAAATROLLLL!!
made
contact with 82ndABN.
The man had been dropped off near 82nd
ABN
and had been injured. It is unknown how he received these injuries.
The
man was identified as Mohammed Laytaf. They had the man in custody and had
confiscated 1 x grenade and 1 x bayonet. He was transported to the Al Dawrah
police station. Upon arrival, PAAAATROLLLL!!
accessed
the man's injuries. He possessed two bullet holes in the upper left shoulder,
one bullet hole in his left elbow, and a gash across his left eye that extended
to the top of the man's head. The man was transported to the hospital by two
Iraqi police officers. The status of the man is unknown.
.250900DMAY03:
(S) 3/615 MP, MB 4308 7657, ZONE 26
.Iraqi
Police arrived at the police station where the PAAAATROLLLL!!
was
conducting stationary PAAAATROLLLL!!
at
the police station.
They
unloaded 4 x bags of Iraqi Dinar that totaled 29,875,000ID and $30,000.
Police
also had 1x 9mm pistol, RPG site, 1x AK-47, 2 x magazines, and 1x hand grenade.
IPF
wanted a US PAAAATROLLLL!!
present
while they questioned a bank robbery suspect (Hashim Abdul Al-Azwy).
The
suspect claimed his brother (Essam Abdul al-Azway) and a gang had looted a
bank (NFI) during the bombing of Baghdad.
The
brother double-crossed the gang at the bank and escaped with an undetermined
amount of American money.
They
left the money at their Uncle's house.
Since
the looting, the brother has been trading the American money for Iraqi Dinar.
Police
received the information of the looters from an informant and obtained a warrant
from a judge, the warrant is on file at the police station.
The
subject and Uncle are in custody by the IPF and they are currently investigating
the whereabouts of the brother.
The
subject is expected to see the same judge that issued the warrant in the next
few days.
The
IPF received the information and conducted the operation without the knowledge
or help of US Forces but brought all the money and weapons back to the station
where they knew US Forces would take custody.
.251529DMAY03:(S)
615 MP, MB 39242 82218, ZONE 41
.Hsain
Sifea Hisine came into the police station to report a burglary. Witnesses stated
that Shakaeb Hekmet broke into Hsain's house the night prior and stole gold
rings, 1 x DIV/CD player and several DVD/CDs.
Iraqi
police and PAAAATROLLLL!!
traveled
to Skakaeb Hekmets house.
IPF
apprehended him without incident and he was transported to the Al-Baya police
station and placed in the D-cell.
The
subject was charged and is know awaiting trial.
.251530DMAY03:
(S) 2/3/143 MP, MB 37248 83175, ZONE 37
.At
1530 hours, an individual approached the squad to report that her father had
been kidnapped and that she knew where he was currently located.
PAAAATROLLLL!!
and
the Iraqi police traveled to the location and arrested the individual that
had conducted the kidnapping. The IPF will interrogate the suspect to obtain
the location of the father.
The
suspect stated that the father would remain hidden until the debt is paid off.
It is currently unknown what the debt is. Investigation continued by Iraqi
police.
.251049DMAY03:(S)
615 MP, MB 370 821, ZONE 37
.At
1049 hrs, a checkpoint was conducted resulting in the confiscation of 1 x Belgium
made Browning pistol (Serial # T276267) from Omar Khalad Abed of Al Yousefea.
The weapon was found on his person.
The
subject was escorted to the police station, processed and detained, where he
will be held until court appearance. The Iraqi police are holding the weapon
as evidence.
.251243DMAY03:(S)
615 MP, MB 44749 79830, ZONE 26
.At
1243 hrs, PAAAATROLLLL!!
linked
up with Dawrah police officers in reference to an individual identified as
Mr. Tahr Jabar Cazum.
He
threatened to kill an individual (NFI).
Mr.
Cazum allegedly possesses weapons.
PAAAATROLLLL!!
accompanied
the Iraqi police as they conducted a search of his residence.
The
search resulted in the confiscation of several rounds of ammunition, 4 x RPG-7
rounds, and 3 x hand grenades, which were placed in the UXO pit at Dawrah police
station.
Mr.
Cazum was arrested by the Iraqi police and is being detained in the holding
cell at Dawrah police station.
Mr.
Cazum claims he was a Brigadier General in the Iraqi Border Forces.
.251000DMAY03:3-1/549
MP Company, while conducting a joint PAAAATROLLLL!!,
was approached by Mr. Al Salam, who stated that his neighbor, Mr. Raheem Hosain,
entered his residence VIC of GRID MB 5117193100, zone 21, and stole his Browning
9mm pistol and an unknown amount of Iraqi Dinar. The joint PAAAATROLLLL!!
responded
to the suspect's house and conducted a RAAAAAIDDDDD!.
The pistol was transported to the New Baghdad Police Station. After questioning
from the IPF, the subject was released. Mr. Salam was given a receipt for his
weapon and it was turned into the 549 MP Company weapons collection point.
18 MP BDE, JOC, and 2/2 ACR notified.
.250850DMAY03:
709thMP
BN reported to the 519thMP
BN TOC of a dead body found lying under a bridge VIC of GRID MB 4194482833,
zone 10. 1-2/233 MP Company, on a day shift joint PAAAATROLLLL!!,
responded to the scene and relieved 709thMP
BN. The victim, Aras Alah Kudar, (Address: Sector 829, Route 153, House 27)
had a single gunshot to the temple. IPF contacted a local hospital and the
body was transported by civilian ambulance.
Investigation
continues by the IPF.
18thMP
BDE, CID, and 1 BCT notified.
.251030DMAY03:
2-4/204
MP Company, while on day shift joint PAAAATROLLLL!!,
stopped a vehicle with the IPF to check for a valid registration VIC of GRID
MB 4237299122, zone 51W. The subject had correct documentation, but a search
of the vehicle resulted in 2-AK-47's, 1-9mm pistol, and 1-35 cal. Revolver.
There was no further incident. The subject was released and the weapons were
confiscated. The weapons were turned into the 204 MP Company weapons collection
point. 18 MP BDE and 1 BCT notified.
.251422DMAY03:
2-2/549MP
Company, while on day joint shift PAAAATROLLLL!!,
were notified by a school teacher of a UXO (landmines) VIC of GRID MB 5426877163,
zone 24. The PAAAATROLLLL!!
marked
a large area with signs and engineer tape. 18 MP BDE, 2/2 ACR, and EOD notified.
.251430DMAY03:
1-1/233MP
Company, while on day shift joint PAAAATROLLLL!!,
the IPF stated that individuals were taking over houses VIC of GRID MB 47358633,
zone 14. The PAAAATROLLLL!!
conducted
a RAAAAAIDDDDD!
without
incident and apprehended two males. A search of the premises resulted in the
seizure of two AK-47's , two magazines and 53 rounds of ammunition. The subjects
were taken to the Al- Alwiah Police station for further questioning by IPF.
While at the police station,Special
Operation Forces (SOF) arrived and stated that the two individuals should be
released. Further guidance from 18 MP BDE resulted in their release. The weapons
were turned into the 233 MP Company weapons collection point. 18 MP BDE and
1 BCT notified
.251540DMAY03:
519
MP Battalion S2 was notified by Imad Ibraheem Al Kisse, an informant, of a
mass gravesite at VIC of GRID MB 33487406, zone 43. 3-1/549 MP Company, on
dayshift MP mobile PAAAATROLLLL!!,
were sent to the site to verify. Upon arriving on the site, media had already
arrived and partially buried skeletons were visible. The PAAAATROLLLL!!
cordoned
off, marked the site, and pulled security until 709 MP Battalion relieved them.
18 MP BDE, CID, 3ID PAO, and 3 BCT/101 notified.
.251930DMAY03:
2-2/233
MP Company, while on joint PAAAATROLLLL!!,
observed four subjects trying to forcefully enter a house VIC of GRID MB 447833,
zone 13. When the PAAAATROLLLL!!
approached
the scene, the subjects fled in multiple directions dropping 1 AK-47 and 1-magazine
with 30 rounds. A search of the area met with negative results, and the weapon,
magazine, and ammunition were turned into the 233 MP Company weapons collection
point.18 MP BDE and 2 BCT notified.
.251955DMAY03:1-3/233
MP Company, while on joint PAAAATROLLLL!!,
a civilian notified them of a UXO (one RPG round) VIC of GRID MB 46108468,
zone 13. The PAAAATROLLLL!!
marked
the area with engineer tape. 18 MP BDE, EOD, and 1 BCT notified.
.252200DMAY03:3-4/204
MP Company, while on joint PAAAATROLLLL!!,
observed an Iraqi male walking with an AK-47 at VIC of GRID MB 44868951, zone
15. The PAAAATROLLLL!!
stopped
and searched the subject. 1 AK-47 and 2-magazines with 60 rounds of 7.62 were
confiscated. There was no further incident with the subject and he was released.
The weapon, magazines, and rounds were turned into the 204 MP Company weapons
collection point. 18 MP BDE and 1 BCT notified.
.252245DMAY03:2-3/549
MP Company, while working at the New Baghdad Police Station VIC of GRID MB
5079887109, zone 14, four civilians escorted in a subject for attempting to
steal one of their vehicle. The IPF interviewed and determined since he attempted,
but did not succeed in stealing the vehicle, he was released. 18 MP BDE and
2/2 ACR notified.
.252246DMAY03:
3-1/233
MP Company, while on MP mobile PAAAATROLLLL!!,
were fired at from a rooftop VIC of GRID MB 487850, zone 14. The PAAAATROLLLL!!
did
not return fire because they were unable to determine the exact location of
the gun fire. A search of the area met with negative results. No injuries were
reported. 18 MP BDE and 1 BCT notified.
.252321DMAY03:The
Battalion commander and 3-4/204 MP Company, while on a swing shift joint PAAAATROLLLL!!,
conducted a joint IPF checkpoint and stopped a vehicle to check for valid registration
VIC of GRID MB 42369952, zone 51W. The subject had correct documentation, but
a search of the vehicle resulted in 1-AK-47 and
1-7.65
pistol. There was no further incident. The subject was released and the weapons
were confiscated. The weapons were turned into the 204 MP Company weapons collection
point. 18 MP BDE and 1 BCT notified.
.260001DMAY03:2-3/549
MP Company, while on mid shift joint PAAAATROLLLL!!,
was stopped by CPT Corne, 2/2 ACR, who stated that an Iraqi male had just been
carjacked VIC of GRID MB 4758191728, zone 21. The PAAAATROLLLL!!
responded
with 2/2 ACR elements to the scene and apprehended three subjects that the
victim identified. A search of the vehicle resulted in 3-AK-47's, 1-.35 cal.
Revolver, and 2 cases of 7.62 ammunition. The victim stated that he also had
six bars of gold, and $50,000 in the vehicles that were not found. The three
subjects were transported to the New Baghdad Police Station. IPF began questioning
them and they stated they knew where another member of their group was located.
A joint chief PAAAATROLLLL!!,
with the subjects, traveled to Company collection point. The subjects were
transported to the Police Academy jail. 18 MP BDE and 2/2 ACR notified.
.261024DMAY03:1-1/233
MP Company, while on day shift joint PAAAATROLLLL!!,
observed 50-60 Iraqi people peacefully
chanting
"Oil is Ours" at VIC of GRID MB 4644385946, zone 13. No further incident. 18
MP BDE and 1 AD notified.
.261108DMAY03:An
IPF conducted a routine traffic stop VIC of GRID MB 5141689582, zone 9. While
talking to the driver noticed a pistol in the seat.The weapon was confiscated
by the IPF and the driver released. The weapon was turned in to the 549 MP
Company weapons collection point. 18 MP BDE and 2/2 ACR notified.
b.
During
the past 24 Hours (1200D - 1200D), the Brigade conducted a total of 21
MP
Mobile
PAAAATROLLLL!!sin
47
Zones
of Baghdad.
-
Number of Day PAAAATROLLLL!!s
Equal: 8
Police
Activity in the Last 24 Hours:
Coalition
Forces conducted __ raids and ____ patrols throughout Iraq.
Of
those patrols, ___ were conducted with Iraqi police.
They
also detained or arrested ___ individuals.
Highlights
of police activities include:
