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Iraqi Police & MNF detain three; disarm two roadside bombs

Sep- 1-2004 » Filed Under: 3/2 SBCT

(TFO Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (September 1, 2004) – Iraqi Police and Multinational Forces from the 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) detained three people wanted for anti-Iraqi activities and foiled two roadside bomb attacks Tuesday in northern Iraq.

Multinational Forces conducted cordon and search operations in the neighborhood of Tamooz and detained three members of a known terrorist network wanted for planning and conducting anti-Iraqi attacks. The terrorists are in custody and no injuries were reported during the operation.

Iraqi Police foiled a roadside bomb attack in the neighborhood of Al Thubat when they identified a suspicious item lying near the side of road. The Iraqi Explosive Ordnance Disposal team was notified and successfully reduced the device.

Soldiers from 3rd Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment also foiled a roadside bomb attack northwest of Mosul when they identified a 105mm artillery round near the side of the road. The patrol quickly cordoned off the area and reduced the device. No injuries were reported during of the operation.

Multinational Forces from Task Force Olympia continue to work together with members of Iraqi Security Forces, leaders and citizens of Iraq to make it a safe, prosperous, and democratic nation. 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 is urged to call the Joint Coordination Center in Mosul at 125 or 513462.


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