By Steve Ring Anchor/Executive Producer
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Officers from the 3rd Brigade, 1st National Police Division conducted a clearing operation in Jisr Diyala, Iraq.News 3 On Your Side
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Stumble It!The division detained four suspected criminals and recovered two rocket-propelled grenade launchers, five RPG warheads, 37 AK-47 assault rifles and 18 magazines.
Police worked with the 3rd Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team's National Police Transition Team. They also joined up with the Jisr Diyala Iraqi Police and local members of the Sons of Iraq. They conducted their operation on March 29.
The military reports a recent increase in crime in Jisr Diyala.
"This was a planned operation that showed the NP re-establishing security in Jisr Diyala and the local government supporting security," said Capt. Chardon Hyde, from Port Angeles, Washington.
Photo Courtesy: Third Heavy Brigade Combat Team/Third Infantry Division
