MND-B Soldiers Capture Suspected Criminal in Southern Baghdad

Multi-National Division - Baghdad PAO

FORWARD OPERATING BASE FALCON, Iraq - Multi-National Division - Baghdad Soldiers captured a suspected criminal Sept. 5 in the Rashid district of southern Baghdad.

At approximately 2 a.m., Soldiers of Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, captured a reputed improvised-explosive device technician suspected of using explosively formed projectile IEDs against Iraqi Security and Coalition Forces in the Risalah community of Rashid.

"The 1st 'Raider' Brigade is making significant gains in ridding the Rashid district from the militants and criminals, attempting to turn Baghdad into a battleground," said Lt. Col. Paul Hossenlopp, spokesman, 1st BCT, 4th Inf. Div. "As the Iraqi people begin their observance of Ramadan, the Raider Brigade will continue to work with ISF to provide a safe and secure environment for the 1.6 million residents of southern Baghdad."