MND-B Soldiers Detain Suspected IED Emplacer, Weapons Trafficker

1st BCT PAO, 4th Inf. Div.

Multi-National Division - Baghdad Soldiers detained a suspected criminal at approximately 2:30 a.m. May 15 in the Rashid district of southern Baghdad.

Soldiers from Company A, 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, conducted a point-specific operation to detain a suspected Special Groups criminal wanted in connection with extra-judicial killings, improvised explosive device attacks and weapons trafficking.

"The Soldiers of 1st BCT 'Raider Brigade' remain steadfast in their efforts to bring these dangerous criminals to justice," said Maj. Dave Olson, spokesman, 1st BCT, 4th Inf. Div. "The Iraqi Security Forces and Coalition forces strive to provide a stable, secure environment for the Rashid district and its citizens."

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