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The ring leader of a cell responsible for conducting
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attacks on the people and security forces of North
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was captured by paratroopers south of Mahmudiyah, 11 July 2007.


Operation Details

The Paratroopers of Company C, 3rd Battalion, 509th Airborne, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division conducted a raid named Operation Leyte Gulf and captured the cell leader and four of his lieutenants. The paratroopers also confiscated an
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automatic rifle with five magazines of ammunition, four hunting knives, and a set of binoculars. The cell members were detained for further questioning. The weapons and other materials were confiscated for use in the investigation.


Participating Units


American Units

* Company C, 3rd Battalion, 509th Airborne, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division; along with elements of B Company, 425th STB (Special Troops Battalion), 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division.


See also

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References


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