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June 17, 2003
Release Number: 03-06-61
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DESERT SCORPION MOVES INTO DAY THREE
BAGHDAD, Iraq - Coalition Forces continue to conduct raids and patrols in their areas of operation June 16, defeating areas of resistance and re-establishing a safe and secure environment during Operation Desert Scorpion.
The purpose of Operation Desert Scorpion, which started June 15, is to prepare the foundation for Iraqis to form a new self-rule government and provide a safe and secure environment to live and work.
Selected actions are:
The 101st Airborne Division conducted three raids and detained 12 individuals.
The 3rd Air Cavalry Regiment conducted 11 raids and detained 39 individuals. Among the detained individuals, four were on the local black list.
The 1st Armored Division conducted seven raids and detained 53 individuals.
The 4th Infantry Division conducted 43 raids and initially detained 288 individuals. Sixty-five of the detained are being held.
The 3rd ID conducted five raids. Seventy-four people were interrogated and 20 detained. The unit also seized 20 anti-tank rounds, three AK-47s, one rocket-propelled grenade and some C4 explosives along with detonators.
Humanitarian missions also continue to be a part of Operation Desert Scorpion. In the north, units helped to facilitate payment of civil workers and establish a police training academy. In Baghdad, units helped repair roads and pipelines. In the central regions, units continue to escort Humanitarian fuel convoys throughout the area of operation.
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