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Coalition detains two, foils IED attack

May-10-2004 » Filed Under: 3/2 SBCT

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

MOSUL, IRAQ (May 10, 2004) – Soldiers from 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) detained two terrorists wanted for anti-Coalition activities, foiled an improvised explosive device attack and collected a variety of weapons and munitions Sunday in Northern Iraq.

At traffic control point southwest of Qayarrah, Soldiers from 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment detained two suspects wanted for planning and conducting anti-Coalition activities. The individuals were identified by a tip from an Iraqi citizen and taken into custody.

An IED attack was foiled by soldiers of 3rd Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment after they discovered the device near a military base in Hammam Al Alil. The Iraqi Police were notified and they removed the device for safe disposal.

Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment discovered a cache of weapons west of Mosul that consisted of 80 155mm artillery rounds and one expended SA-7 surface-to-air missile launcher. The explosive ordinance disposal team was notified and they safely removed the munitions and disposed of them.

As of today, there are 53 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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