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Task Force detains two, destroys munitions

Apr-23-2004 » Filed Under: 3/2 SBCT

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MOSUL, IRAQ (Apr. 23, 2004) – Soldiers from 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) detained two people wanted for anti-Coalition activities and collected a variety of weapons and munitions in northern Iraq over the past 48 hours.

Soldiers from 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment conducted five cordon and searches in Tal Afar and detained two people suspected of planning and conducting attacks against Coalition forces.

In Mosul, a tip from a concerned citizen led soldiers of 3rd Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment to a rocket aimed at Coalition forces, which was subsequently destroyed by an Explosive Ordnance Disposal team.

Soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 37th Field Artillery reported finding four 57mm anti-aircraft rounds scattered on the side of the road southwest of Mosul. All the munitions were destroyed.
Near Tal Afar, soldiers of 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment reported two separate weapons turn-ins totaling 202 60mm mortar rounds, five 60mm mortar tubes and 138 rifle smoke grenades.
Iraqi Protective Services personnel turned in 25 60mm mortar systems to 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment soldiers near Rabiyah. The systems were turned into IPS by concerned citizens.
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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