Published: October 09, 2005

Coalition Forces Capture 8 Terror Suspects, Weapons

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BAGHDAD, Iraq - Coalition Forces conducting combat operations in Baghdad captured eight terror suspects, and seized bomb-making materials, two weapons caches and terrorist propaganda Oct. 7.

U.S. Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 70th Armor Regiment and a platoon of Estonian Soldiers found the larger of the two weapons caches while working together in northwest Baghdad. Soon after beginning their search, the Soldiers found a bomb made of a mortar round encased in a block of concrete, two bomb detonators, and a rocket-propelled grenade sight.

The patrol then searched 34 houses in the neighborhood, capturing seven bomb-making suspects and seizing a cache containing four blasting caps, batteries, 30 feet of insulated wire, three toggle switches, and two electronic voltmeters.

The Soldiers also found six AK-47 assault rifles with 12-fully loaded magazines and rifle scopes. They also seized two fake Iraqi Army uniforms, one protective mask and anti-Coalition propaganda.

The seven bomb-making suspects were taken into custody for questioning.

In other operations, Task Force Baghdad Soldiers unearthed a second weapons cache near a major highway in southwest Baghdad. The cache contained seven RPG warheads and boosters, two fuses, 34 magazines and 50 rounds of ammunition.

Throughout the day, U.S. Soldiers providing security in and around the capital city found four roadside bombs before terrorists could use them to attack civilians, Iraqi security forces or Coalition Forces.

Explosive ordnance disposal teams safely disposed of the munitions.

Source: Multi-National Force-Iraq