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ISF and Coalition foil 2 IED attacks

Apr-14-2004 » Filed Under: 3/2 SBCT

[Link to Press Release]
by Sgt. Joseph Sanchez

MOSUL, IRAQ (Apr. 14, 2004) –Iraqi security forces and Soldiers from 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) foiled two IED attacks and collected a variety of weapons and munitions Tuesday in northern Iraq. The brigade is under the operational control of Task Force Olympia.

Iraqi Police discovered an improvised explosive device west of Al Wahda neighborhood consisting of a mortar round connected to an initiation device. The IED was removed and no injuries were reported.

Soldiers from the 293rd Military Police Company discovered an IED connected to a remote detonating system south of the Wahda neighborhood in Mosul. The IED was removed and no injuries were reported.

Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment discovered and removed a weapons cache south of the Mosul Airfield consisting of 106 60mm mortar rounds and a pre-positioned mortar tube.

Coalition forces conducted a raid in the southern neighborhood of Al Ghizlanic and confiscated 17 60mm mortar rounds and 19 fuses.

Information regarding attacks on Iraqi civilians, Iraqi Security Forces or Coalition forces protects your family because these forces can then better protect you.

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.


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