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Coalition detains suspected weapons dealer

Jun-23-2004 » Filed Under: 3/2 SBCT

(TFO press release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (June 23, 2004) – Soldiers from 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) detained another suspected weapons dealer and destroyed an improvised explosive device over the past 24 hours in northern Iraq.

Early this morning, soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment conducted a cordon and search operation in Mosul’s 7 Nissan neighborhood and detained one individual positively identified as a suspected weapons dealer. The individual is in custody and no soldiers were injured during the search.

Iraqi Police reported finding an improvised explosive device last night in the Islah Zeral neighborhood on the west side of Mosul. A U.S. explosive ordnance disposal team assisted in destroying the device, with no injuries or damage to property.

As of today, there are seven 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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