MOSUL, IRAQ (September 14, 2004) – Iraqi Security forces and Multi-National Forces from the 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) foiled a roadside bomb attack and discovered a variety of weapons and munitions Monday in northern Iraq.
Iraqi Police foiled a roadside bomb attack in the neighborhood of Al Intisar when they noticed a suspicious item near the side of the road. The Iraqi National Guard Explosive Ordnance Disposal team destroyed the device with no injuries reported.
A patrol from 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment discovered a weapons cache in Tal Afar that consisted of two rocket propelled grenade warheads. The U.S. EOD destroyed the munitions with no injuries reported.
Multi-National 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 should call the Joint Coordination Center in Mosul at 125 or 513462.
Iraqi Security forces and MNF foil roadside bomb, collect weapons
(TFO Press Release)
MOSUL, IRAQ (September 14, 2004) – Iraqi Security forces and Multi-National Forces from the 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) foiled a roadside bomb attack and discovered a variety of weapons and munitions Monday in northern Iraq.
Iraqi Police foiled a roadside bomb attack in the neighborhood of Al Intisar when they noticed a suspicious item near the side of the road. The Iraqi National Guard Explosive Ordnance Disposal team destroyed the device with no injuries reported.
