51 persons arrested in Baghdad in 24 hours - BOC

February 28, 2009 - 01:31:24

BAGHDAD / Aswat al-Iraq: Security forces have arrested 51 persons and defused 12 roadside bombs throughout the past 24 hours, according to a spokesperson for Baghdad’s Operations Command (BOC).

“Security forces in Baghdad arrested 40 wanted people and 11 suspects during the past 24 hours,” General Qassim Atta told Aswat al-Iraq news agency.