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Coalition detains one, collects weapons

May-12-2004 » Filed Under: 3/2 SBCT

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

MOSUL, IRAQ (May 12, 2004) – Soldiers from 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) detained one terrorist suspect wanted for anti-Coalition activities and collected a variety of weapons and munitions Tuesday in Northern Iraq.

Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment conducted a cordon and search in the southeast Mosul neighborhood of Palistine and detained one person wanted for financing and planning anti-Coalition activities. During a search of his residence, one AK-47 and other items were confiscated. No Coalition injuries were reported during the search.

Coalition security forces discovered a cache of weapons near the side of the road northwest of Mosul that consisted of 10 155mm artillery rounds. The area was secured and the explosive ordinance disposal team removed the rounds.

As of today, there are 51 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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