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Coalition detains five terrorists

Jun- 2-2004 » Filed Under: 3/2 SBCT

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

MOSUL, IRAQ (June 2, 2004) – Soldiers from 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) detained five people wanted for anti-Coalition activities, and the Iraqi Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team destroyed three unexploded mortar rounds Tuesday in Northern Iraq.

An Iraqi citizen called the Coalition Tips Hotline and informed the operator that terrorists attacked Al-Ghazlani Camp in the Wadi Hajar neighborhood with mortars that did not explode. The Iraqi EOD team was notified and they destroyed the rounds. No injuries were reported.

Soldiers from 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment detained two people following a rocket propelled grenade attack on their patrol in Tal Afar. One RPG was fired at the patrol and soldiers quickly engaged the assailants with small arms fire detaining both men. No Coalition soldiers were injured during the RPG attack or the pursuit and detainment of the terrorists.

Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment conducted cordon and search operations in the neighborhood of Al Mamoon and detained two people wanted for mortar attacks on a military base in Mosul. During a search of the residence, one AK-47 and mortar sites were seized. No Coalition soldiers were injured during the search and detainment of the suspects.

During cordon and search operations northwest of Mosul, soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment detained one suspect wanted for anti-Coalition activities. The suspect allegedly boasted about his involvement in attacks against Coalition forces to citizens in Mosul. The suspect is now in Coalition custody and no injuries were reported during the search and detainment of the suspect.

As of today, there are 29 days until the transfer of Iraq’s sovereignty to the Iraqi people. Iraqi security forces, government officials, Coalition forces and the people of northern Iraq will continue to work together 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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