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Task Force, Iraqi Police Detain 10

Mar-31-2004 » Filed Under: 3/2 SBCT

[Link to CJTF7 Press Release]

MOSUL, Iraq - Soldiers from 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) and Iraqi police detained 10 people suspected of anti-Coalition activities during several operations in northern Iraq March 30.

In one incident, soldiers from 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment responded to a rocket attack near Hammam Al Alil, detaining five suspects who were attempting to flee the scene.

Elsewhere in Hammam Al Alil, soldiers captured two suspects during a raid and detained one suspect at a traffic control point.

Finally, Iraqi police responded to shots fired at a Mosul garage and arrested two suspects wanted in connection with a drive-by shooting in Mosul.

Task Force Olympia continues to work with the citizens and leaders of Iraq to make it a safe, prosperous, and democratic nation. Anyone with information about criminal or terrorist activities should inform the Iraqi Police, Coalition Forces, or call the Tips Hotline 813-343 or 780-013. To turn in weapons or munitions, contact any Coalition soldier or call the Hotline (813-343) to arrange turn-in.

Release #040331b


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