Posted on 10/18/2007 2:17:07 PM PDT by mdittmar
KALSU, Iraq - Paratroopers captured six members, to include two lieutenants, of an improvised explosive device cell responsible for attacks against Iraqi Security and Coalition Forces in North Babil Oct. 17.
Paratroopers from Company B, 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, detained the men during Operation Salcha, an early morning raid.
"The men were members of an IED cell," said Capt. Eric Nylander, commander of Company B. "The cell is a part of the al-Qaeda network in North Babil."
"Last week, we arrested the leader of the cell," Nylander continued. "After tonight's operation, we have captured most of the cell's senior leadership."
Nylander believes security in the area will visibly improve since Paratroopers have begun to target the cell so effectively.
"I think we will definitely see a decrease in IEDs," Nylander said. "I think it will also embolden the local population. We are seeing an increase in Concerned Citizens Program participation and the people are standing up for themselves."
The two lieutenants were implicated by numerous sources for their involvement in several IED attacks along Iraq's Highway 1, as well as the bombing of another roadway east of Haswah. That incident completely severed the road, making it impassable.
Mahalo to the men who wear the Tropical Lightning. My respect, admiration, gratitude and prayers are with you.
more good news!
waste-—um
before they waste you
10 to 1 they were not Iraqi. Probably Iranian
Ping!
And the hits just keep rolling in...
Great work, good guys!
Captured al queda are squealing like stuck pigs,the Iraqi people continue to stand up,guess they're not listening reid,pelosi et'al.
Hey UnklGene,
Your post above is making me wonder if you had been a member of the 509th?
I spent 3 years there myself.
Regards,
Bob
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