Published: March 22, 2006
Citizen's Tip Helps MND-B Soldiers Foil Kidnap Attempt
BAGHDAD, Iraq - Responding to a tip from an Iraqi citizen, a patrol from Multi-National Division - Baghdad's 3rd Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, foiled a kidnapping attempt at approximately 2 p.m. March 19 in the New Baghdad district of Baghdad.
Soldiers received a tip from an Iraqi citizen that armed men were driving around in a black car. The patrol located and pulled over the vehicle.
During a search of the car, the Soldiers noticed pounding and screaming coming from the rear of the vehicle. Upon opening the trunk, Soldiers discovered an Iraqi man who said he had been kidnapped.
The Soldiers detained the driver of the vehicle.
The incident is under investigation by Iraqi authorities.
Source: Multi-National Force-Iraq
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