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Coalition foils IED attack

Jun- 8-2004 » Filed Under: 3/2 SBCT

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

MOSUL, IRAQ (June 8, 2004) – Soldiers from 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) foiled an improvised explosive device attack and collected a variety of weapons and munitions Monday in Northern Iraq.

Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment discovered an IED just west of Mosul that consisted of a mortar round lying near the side of the road. The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team was notified and they destroyed the device.

Soldiers from the same unit conducted a cordon and search in Hammam Al Alil for a suspect wanted for anti-Coalition activities. The suspect was not present during the search but two AK-47s, 14 full magazines, one hand grenade, and mortar sights were confiscated. No soldiers were injured during the search.

As of today, there are 23 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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