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thedrifter
01-14-07, 07:16 PM
High-value target detained in eastern Baghdad
Sunday, 14 January 2007
Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
APO AE 09342

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20070114-19
Jan. 14, 2007

High-value target detained in eastern Baghdad
2nd BCT, 2nd Inf. Div. Public Affairs

FORWARD OPERATING BASE LOYALTY, Iraq – Baghdad troops captured 10 suspected insurgents, including a high-value target during an operation in eastern Baghdad Jan. 14.

Soldiers with the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team made the capture as part of Operation Howard. Besides capturing the suspected insurgents, the Soldiers recovered two grenades, multiple vests and AK-47s with magazines.

The operation was part of an effort to help Iraqis establish security in eastern Baghdad. The 10 suspects detained are in military custody for further questioning.

Ellie