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June 19, 2003
Release Number: 03-06-67
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
4ID SOLDIERS SEIZE CASH, VALUABLES IN TIKRIT FARM HOUSES
TIKRIT, Iraq - Fourth Infantry Division soldiers conducted two raids June 18 at separate farm houses outside of Tikrit, seizing $8 million (U.S.), millions of Iraqi dinar, a large sum of British pounds, British Sterling and Euro still waiting to be counted by Coalition Forces.
Other items seized in the raid were expensive jewels and gems with an estimated value of more than $1 million; late-model, Russian-made night vision goggles; a sniper rifle; and uniforms and equipment of Saddam's personal guard.
The soldiers detained 15-20 individuals associated with Saddam's Special Security Forces. No casualties were reported from the raid.
These raids are a continuing effort in support of Operation Desert Scorpion. The operation is designed to isolate and defeat remaining pockets of resistance that are delaying the transition to a peaceful and stable Iraq, while simultaneously conducting actions to improve the quality of life for Iraqi citizens.
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