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MNF detain two, joint patrols find IEDs & munitions

Aug- 1-2004 » Filed Under: 3/2 SBCT

by Sgt. Joseph Sanchez (TFO Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (Aug. 1, 2004) – Two suspected terrorists were detained and numerous improvised explosive devices and munitions were collected by multinational forces and Iraqi National Guard soldiers Saturday in northern Iraq.

Stryker Brigade soldiers of 2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment conducted a cordon and search in the Al Zahra neighborhood of Mosul, where they detained two individuals suspected of conducting anti-Iraqi activities. There were no injuries or damages during the operation.

Multinational forces near the city of Qayarrah found a large cache of munitions including 16 120mm mortar rounds, 107 60mm mortar rounds and numerous other high explosive projectiles. An explosive ordnance disposal team destroyed the cache.

Based on a tip from a concerned citizen, multinational forces discovered a roadside bomb near a traffic control point in Hammam Al Alil. The Iraqi Police explosive ordnance disposal team destroyed the bomb with no injuries or damage.

Soldiers from the 107th Iraqi National Guard Battalion found a roadside bomb south of Hammam Alil, which they were able to destroy in place without any injuries or damage. Later in the day a joint patrol of multinational forces and Iraqi National Guard soldiers found three more roadside bombs in the same general area. An Iraqi explosive ordnance disposal team was called and destroyed the devices in place.

An Iraqi National Guard patrol found an improvised explosive device made from a 130mm artillery shell northeast of Ash Shoura. They were able to dismantle the device with no injuries or damage.

Multinational forces reported finding six 57mm rounds south of Qayarrah. They secured the site and an explosive ordnance disposal team from the Iraqi Police destroyed the rounds.

In northeast Mosul, an Iraqi explosive ordnance disposal team was called to destroy one 60mm mortar round that was discovered by a multinational forces patrol. Another patrol in southwest Mosul found four 107mm rounds, which were transported to an ammunition supply point.

Since the transfer of sovereignty on June 28, Iraqi Security Forces have taken the lead providing security and stability for their country. These are more examples 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.


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