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Coalition detains two, collects weapons

May-17-2004 » Filed Under: 3/2 SBCT

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

MOSUL, IRAQ (May 17, 2004) – Soldiers from 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) detained 2 people wanted for anti-Coalition activities and collected a variety of weapons and munitions while Iraqi Police foiled and improvised explosive device attack Sunday in Northern Iraq.

Coalition Forces conducted three cordon and searches in southeast Mosul and detained three suspects wanted for planning and conducting attacks against Coalition soldiers. The suspects were taken into custody and two AK-47s were confiscated. No Coalition soldiers were injured during the raid.

An Iraqi civilian led soldiers of 2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment to a weapons cache in the southwest Mosul neighborhood of Palistine which consisted of 115 107mm rockets, three 57mm projectiles and multiple rocket propelled grenades. The explosive ordinance disposal team reduced the munitions and no Coalition soldiers were injured.

Iraqi Police discovered an IED near a road in the Mosul neighborhood of Al Jadidah that consisted of a 155mm artillery round. Iraqi EOD destroyed the artillery round and no injuries were reported.

As of today, there are 46 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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