Marines: Kidnapped Iraqi rescued

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 (UPI) -- An Iraqi SWAT team backed by U.S. Marines rescued a kidnapped Iraqi truck driver Monday in a raid south of Baghdad, according to the U.S. military.

The man was being held by insurgents in northern Babil province, about 25 miles south of Baghdad.

The team found the Iraqi hostage during a raid on several buildings believed to be occupied by insurgent forces. He received medical treatment at a U.S. base and was released, the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force said.

Four Iraqis wanted for their involvement in insurgent activities were detained in the operation, according to the MEF.