CONCERNED CITIZENS HELP TO STEM VIOLENCE IN IRAQ

From: Regulatory Intelligence Data | Date: December 10, 2007| Author: | Copyright information

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Regulatory Intelligence Data
12-10-2007
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10, 2007 - Lacking technology that can see bombs inside
cars or explosive vests under clothing, coalition forces are getting help
from local concerned citizen groups to get "ahead of the blast" in what
officials say is the most effective way to stem those types of violence.
Officials are using the surge of tips from local groups to attack networks
of insurgent activities. The payoff has been a 60-percent drop in attacks
in the country in the past six months, Navy Rear Adm. Gregory J. Smith,
director of communications and ...

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