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Operation Swarmer Aided by Iraqi Tips, Siezes Weapons, Terrorists

TIKRIT, Iraq - Operations by units from the Iraqi Army and Task Force Band of Brothers continued in Salah Ad Din province.

The operation, named Swarmer, yielded an additional three caches of small arms ammunition and rocket-propelled grenades. Three more men who are suspected of terrorist ties were also detained. Since its start, the operation has been aided by tips from local citizens.

Combined operation participants include the 1st Commando Brigade, 1st Brigade of the 4th Iraqi Army Division, 3rd Brigade Combat Team of the 101st Airborne Division, and 2nd Squadron, 9th Cavalry of 3rd Brigade Combat Team of the 4th Infantry Division.

This operation has demonstrated the continued level of proficiency of the Iraqi Security Forces and their outstanding cooperation with Coalition Forces as they continue to assume more responsibility for Iraq 's security needs.

Source: Multi-National Force-Iraq