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Operations aimed at security in W. Ninevah

Aug- 7-2004 » Filed Under: 3/2 SBCT

(TFO Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (August 7, 2004) – Continuing joint operations in western Ninevah province resulted in the detention of four individuals attempting to cross the border illegally from Syria into Iraq early this morning.

At approximately 1 a.m. today, soldiers from 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) patrolling 30 km north of Sinjar Mountain observed one individual attempting to cross the border carrying a pistol and a communication device. About 20 minutes later another individual was interdicted, and at approximately 2 a.m. two personnel, one armed with an AK-47 rifle, attempted to cross in the same area. All four individuals were detained and turned over the Iraqi Border Patrol.

Joint patrols along the border will continue in an effort to stop the influx of weapons and foreign fighters entering Iraq and to increase security for the citizens of the northern region.

Since the transfer of sovereignty on June 28, Iraqi Security Forces have continued to assume a greater role and level of responsibility for the overall security of the region. Supported and trained by multinational forces from Multinational Brigade-North, Iraqi Security Forces are conducting patrols and operations in the region.


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