Eighty people were rounded up Friday in a northern Iraqi village after American forces were told they might find four local leaders of Saddam Hussein's Baath Party there, the U.S. military said. Col. Don Campbell, commander of the 4th Infantry Division's 1st Brigade, which is responsible for the area in northern Iraq, said it was likely many of the prisoners from Siwash would be released. But he said at least one man apprehended was being sought by U.S. forces, although he was not on the most-wanted list. ``They were looking for prominent Baath Party guys from that area who were causing trouble,'' Campbell said. ``We'll vet them and see what we get.''
Good idea, take your time
Soldiers came under fire after they surrounded the village block to look for the suspects, Campbell said. Nobody was injured, and the soldiers apprehended one of the gunmen and were searching for three others.
"Hey, LT, you sure this is the right...BANG....Never mind"
Earlier Friday, soldiers in the area took three other prisoners after stopping a car at a checkpoint and finding large amounts of cash in the trunk and photos showing the men inside with Saddam, Campbell said.
I'd like to hear them explain that away. |