MULTI-NATIONAL FORCE-IRAQ
COMBINED PRESS INFORMATION CENTER
BAGHDAD, Iraq
http://www.usf-iraq.com
703.270.0320 / 0299

Jan. 19, 2007
Release A070119a

Iraqi Army detains two Wasit Provincial officials on suspicion of smuggling IEDs

BAGHDAD – Units of the Iraqi Army with Coalition advisors detained two members of the Wasit Provincial Council Jan. 16 during operations in Al Kut. Reliable information led to their detainment on suspicion of facilitating the
smuggling of improvised explosive devices and weapons used in attacks against Iraqi Security and Coalition Forces.

During the detention operation, a crowd of Iraqi civilians was present at the Wasit Provincial Complex, but they did not interfere with operations. While conducting their search, Iraqi forces entered a nearby building and were observed by Iraqi Police, who did not interfere.
 
After a brief search, both suspects were peacefully detained.  One was detained in a conference room, the other in the lobby area.  Both were escorted to waiting Iraqi Army vehicles.  Iraqi and Coalition forces subsequently departed the area with the suspects.  

The entire operation occurred without incident.  There was no damage to the building and no Iraqi civilians were harmed.  There were no Iraqi or Coalition Forces casualties.   
The suspects remain in custody pending the results of the investigation.  


FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE COMBINED PRESS INFORMATION CENTER AT: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . FOR THIS PRESS RELEASE AND OTHERS VISIT www.usf-iraq.com.

 

 

 

 

MULTI-NATIONAL FORCE-IRAQ
COMBINED PRESS INFORMATION CENTER
BAGHDAD, Iraq
http://www.usf-iraq.com
703.270.0320 / 0299

Jan. 19, 2007
Release A070119a

Iraqi Army detains two Wasit Provincial officials on suspicion of smuggling IEDs

BAGHDAD – Units of the Iraqi Army with Coalition advisors detained two members of the Wasit Provincial Council Jan. 16 during operations in Al Kut. Reliable information led to their detainment on suspicion of facilitating the
smuggling of improvised explosive devices and weapons used in attacks against Iraqi Security and Coalition Forces.

During the detention operation, a crowd of Iraqi civilians was present at the Wasit Provincial Complex, but they did not interfere with operations. While conducting their search, Iraqi forces entered a nearby building and were observed by Iraqi Police, who did not interfere.
 
After a brief search, both suspects were peacefully detained.  One was detained in a conference room, the other in the lobby area.  Both were escorted to waiting Iraqi Army vehicles.  Iraqi and Coalition forces subsequently departed the area with the suspects.  

The entire operation occurred without incident.  There was no damage to the building and no Iraqi civilians were harmed.  There were no Iraqi or Coalition Forces casualties.   
The suspects remain in custody pending the results of the investigation.  


FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE COMBINED PRESS INFORMATION CENTER AT: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . FOR THIS PRESS RELEASE AND OTHERS VISIT www.usf-iraq.com.

 

 

 

 

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