MOSUL, IRAQ (July 30, 2004) –Soldiers of the Iraqi National Guard and multinational forces discovered a surface-to-air missile in the Mosul neighborhood of Al Rabea yesterday during a joint counter mortar patrol.
After the missile was discovered, Iraqi National Guardsmen quickly secured the location, and turned it over to multinational forces. No injuries were reported during this operation.
Since the transfer of sovereignty on June 28, Iraqi Security Forces have taken the lead providing security and stability for their country. This is another example of the many successes Iraqi Security Forces have had since the transfer of sovereignty.
Local citizens are urged to cooperate with security forces by providing information that leads to the capture and arrest of anti-Iraqi forces. Anyone with information should call the Joint Coordination Center in Mosul at 125 or 513462.