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BAGHDAD, July 1, 2006 - Soldiers from the weapons platoon, Company C, 1st Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, captured two suspected terrorists Wednesday during a planned cordon and search at the Zaara Gas station in Jisr Diyala. During the operation, soldiers from Company C were moving in on their targets when the terrorists attempted to escape from the back door of the gas station. The suspects are alleged to be involved with the kidnapping and murders of multiple local nationals, including a local district advisory counsel member and small-arms fire and rocket-propelled grenade attack against soldiers from 3rd Platoon, Troop A, 1st Squadron, 61st Cavalry June 10. The terrorists were taken to a secure site for further questioning. |
