ARAB JABAR, Iraq – A suspected al-Qaeda weapons supplier was captured by Coalition Forces near Sheik Hammad Village, Iraq, in Baghdad province, Sept. 20.
Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 12th Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, detained four additional men, along with the weapons supplier, during Operation “Viking Snatch,” following tips received by local citizens.
The supplier was providing machine guns, ammunition and improvised explosive devices to insurgents in northern Baghdad province.
“The capture of these weapons suppliers, financiers and accomplices degrades al-Qaeda’s ability to coordinate and sustain attacks against Iraqi Security and Coalition Forces,” said Maj. Mike Garcia, spokesperson for 4th SBCT. “The removal of these weapons and explosives saves potentially dozens of lives.”
A cache was also discovered containing two AK-47s, four magazines and two pistols with two magazines.
More tips lead to weapons supplier
Multi-National Division – North PAO
ARAB JABAR, Iraq – A suspected al-Qaeda weapons supplier was captured by Coalition Forces near Sheik Hammad Village, Iraq, in Baghdad province, Sept. 20.
Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 12th Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, detained four additional men, along with the weapons supplier, during Operation “Viking Snatch,” following tips received by local citizens.
The supplier was providing machine guns, ammunition and improvised explosive devices to insurgents in northern Baghdad province.
“The capture of these weapons suppliers, financiers and accomplices degrades al-Qaeda’s ability to coordinate and sustain attacks against Iraqi Security and Coalition Forces,” said Maj. Mike Garcia, spokesperson for 4th SBCT. “The removal of these weapons and explosives saves potentially dozens of lives.”
A cache was also discovered containing two AK-47s, four magazines and two pistols with two magazines.
