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Task Force interdicts smugglers, collects weapons

Apr-24-2004 » Filed Under: 3/2 SBCT

[Link to Press Release]
by Sgt. Joseph Sanchez

MOSUL, IRAQ (Apr. 24, 2004) – Soldiers from 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) interdicted three smugglers attempting to gain illegal entry into Iraq and collected a variety of weapons and munitions Friday.

Soldiers from 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment reported killing one smuggler who pointed his weapon at the patrol and fired. The other two smugglers surrendered without incident. One AK-47 and a set of binoculars were confiscated.

Members of the Coalition for Iraqi Unity, a concerned group of citizens in northwestern Iraq, approached 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment near Sinjar and turned in 21rocket-propelled grenade rounds, 56 120mm mortar rounds, 98 100mm tank rounds, seven 90mm tank rounds, two 127mm rockets, four 105mm rounds, nine 150mm rounds, 3,500 linked 7.62mm rounds and 200 14.5mm rounds.

In southeast Mosul, soldiers of 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment reported finding an incomplete improvised explosive device in a broken water pipe. The device was turned over to the Explosive Ordnance Disposal team.

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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