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Coalition wounds one terrorist, collects weapons

May- 9-2004 » Filed Under: 3/2 SBCT

[Link to TFO Press Release]
by Sgt. Joseph Sanchez

MOSUL, IRAQ (May 9, 2004) – Soldiers from 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) Coalition wound one terrorist, and collected a variety of weapons and munitions Saturday in Northern Iraq.

Coalition soldiers who were clearing the roads of improvised explosive devices in southwest Mosul wounded one terrorist after he attacked soldiers with an IED and small arms fire. The wounded terrorist was taken to a local hospital and is currently guarded by Iraqi Protective Services. No Coalition soldiers were injured during the attack.

Coalition forces conducted a cordon and search in the southeast neighborhood of Mosul Al Jadidah for terrorists wanted for planning and conducting anti-Coalition activities but were unable to detain any personal during the search. However, during the search 15 rocket propelled grenades were seized from the residence.

Members of the Coalition for Iraqi Unity, a concerned group of citizens in northwestern Iraq, approached soldiers of 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry near the Syrian border and turned in a large cache of weapons consisting of 133 130mm artillery rounds, 58 90mm tank rounds, 49 100mm tank rounds and 49 37mm anti-aircraft artillery rounds.

An Iraqi citizen approached members of the same unit in Tal Afar and turned a large cache of weapons consisting of 208 82mm mortar rounds, 4 125mm tank rounds and 1 120mm mortar round.

As of today, there are 54 days until the transfer of Iraqi’s sovereignty to the Iraqi people. Let us continue to work together to show Iraq’s progress toward democracy and to demonstrate to the rest of the world that Mosul is different.

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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