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Attacks against Iraqis and Coalition forces continue

Jun-24-2004 » Filed Under: 3/2 SBCT

(TFO press release)

By Sgt. Joseph Sanchez

MOSUL, IRAQ (June 24, 2004) – Two Iraqi citizens were killed and one Iraqi police officer was wounded in two separate incidents last night, while Iraqi Police Services and Coalition forces continued to search for those who threaten the safety and security of the Mosul area.

Anti-Iraqi forces conducted a drive-by shooting in the Al Dawasa neighborhood, wounding one Iraqi police officer who was taken to Mosul General Hospital and later released. Iraqi Police Services detained one individual in connection with this incident.

About one hour later an explosion in the same neighborhood killed two Iraqi citizens. Iraqi Police searched the area and found nothing, but there were several reports of hearing a possible rocket in flight just before the explosion.

Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment conducted a cordon and knock operation in the Al Thubat neighborhood and detained one person positively identified as a suspect in mortar attacks on Coalition bases. Another operation in the Palestine neighborhood resulted in the detention of a suspected leader of anti-Iraqi forces. Both individuals are in custody and no soldiers were injured during the operations.

As of today, there are six 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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