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Joint operations detain nine suspected terrorists

Aug-15-2004 » Filed Under: 3/2 SBCT

by Sgt. Joseph Sanchez (TFO Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (August 15, 2004) – Soldiers of the 106th Iraqi National Guard Battalion and Multinational Forces detained a total of nine suspected terrorists in two separate operations early this morning in the Ninevah region.

Iraqi National Guard soldiers from the 106th Battalion and Stryker Brigade Combat Team soldiers from 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment conducted a joint cordon and search operation in the Al Mamoon neighborhood of Mosul in order to capture a suspected bomb maker. Four individuals at the suspected house were detained for questioning, and no injuries or damages were reported during the operation.

In Tall Afar, Stryker Brigade soldiers from 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment conducted two cordon and search operations resulting in the detention of five individuals suspected of anti-Iraqi activities. One pistol and two magazines were also confiscated.

Local citizens are urged to cooperate with security force 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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