2 people recently seized in Iraq suspected of involvement in helicopter shootdowns

[maddezmom]

2 people recently seized in Iraq suspected of involvement in helicopter shootdowns
BAGHDAD (CNN) -- An American military commander on Thursday said two people suspected of being involved in helicopter shootdowns in Iraq have been detained in recent days.

Army Lt. Gen. Ray Odierno, commander of the Multinational Corps-Iraq, spoke to reporters at the Pentagon via teleconference from Iraq.

He did not say which incidents the suspects have been linked to.

The shootdowns greatly concern the U.S. military, which has increased the use of helicopters in recent years, Odierno said.

more:http://edition.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/europe/02/22/thursday/index.html

Wonder if this person is involved:
Top police official in Baquba detained, accused of involvement in sectarian violence
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x2740971

U.S. chopper incidents in Iraq
BAGHDAD (CNN) -- Here is a list of shootdowns and suspected enemy fire directed towards U.S. helicopters in Iraq:

Jan. 20 -- Twelve people were killed in UH-60 Black Hawk shootdown in Diyala province.

Jan. 23 -- Five Blackwater security contractors were killed when their helicopter was shot down in Baghdad.

Jan. 25 -- A Black Hawk helicopter is struck by small-arms fire near Hit . There were no injuries.

Jan. 28 -- Two soldiers were killed north of Najaf in a chopper shootdown.

more: http://edition.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/europe/02/22/thursday/index.html

[iconoclastic cat]

1. And I'm sure it was just those two guys. Surge accomplished! nt

[dipsydoodle]

2. Presumably they were acting suspiciously

carrying teedy bears.