Published: January 11, 2006
Iraqi Citizen Tip Leads to Four Captured Anti Iraqi Forces
TIKRIT, Iraq - A tip from Iraqi citizens led Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 4th Iraqi Army Division and 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division to four individuals suspected of attacking troops near Hawija the morning of Jan. 11.
Coalition forces cordoned off an area southeast of Hawija while the Iraqi Soldiers searched for several individuals who were reportedly behind sniper attacks in the region.
Four men were picked up along with two AK-47 assault rifles and ammunition, eight different identification cards, a pair of binoculars and several forms of AIF propaganda.
The men were detained for interviews.
Source: Multi-National Force-Iraq