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May 15, 2003

More Than 200 Nabbed in Iraq

More than 200 prisoners were taken into custody Thursday in a pre-dawn U.S. Army raid near Saddam's hometown of Tikrit, including one man on the United States' "most-wanted" list of former Iraqi officials.
During the 5-hour sweep, officers said U.S. troops faced no resistance from Iraqis.

The northern city of Tikrit is Saddam Hussein's hometown and the region around it is known as a hotbed of Baath Party supporters and former high-ranking Iraqi military officials.

U.S. officials said one of those arrested Thursday was identified as being on the "top 55" list but did not give the suspect's name. Two other Iraqi army generals and one general from Saddam's security forces who had disguised himself as a shepherd were also caught.

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Posted By Michele Catalano at May 15, 2003 07:15 AM | TrackBack

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A wolf in sheep's clothing? Really? BAAAAAAH.

Posted by: Dave Dube at May 15, 2003 07:59 AM

It must be like Halloween everyday around these people. Disguised like little skeletons, witches, ghosts, and shepherds.

Posted by: Jeff B at May 15, 2003 08:38 AM