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Task Force detains eight, collects weapons

Apr-20-2004 » Filed Under: 3/2 SBCT

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MOSUL, IRAQ (Apr. 20, 2004) – Soldiers from 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) detained eight people wanted for anti-Coalition activities and collected a variety of weapons and munitions Monday in northern Iraq.

Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment conducted cordon and search operations of four terrorist safe houses where eight men suspected of planning and conducting anti-Coalition attacks were detained.

Soldiers from 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment discovered a weapons cache consisting of 12 MA-57 fuses and two 57mm anti-aircraft rockets north of Qarrayaa. The weapons were destroyed and no injuries were reported.

Soldiers from the 416th Civil Affairs Battalion discovered four 120mm rounds buried near an Iraqi Civil Defense Corps check point approximately 22 kilometers west of Mosul. The munitions were destroyed and no injuries were reported.

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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