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MNF detain roadside bomb cell, collect weapons

Nov- 8-2004 » Filed Under: 1/25 SBCT

(TFO Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (November 7, 2004) – Multi-National Forces from 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) detained 13 people for anti-Iraqi activities and collected a variety of weapons and munitions during the last 48 hours in northern Iraq.

Soldiers from the 73rd Engineer Battalion discovered a roadside bomb-making cell attempting to emplace a 155mm device near the side of the road in southern Mosul yesterday. Soldiers quickly engaged the terrorists wounding one and detaining 11 personnel. The U.S. Explosive Ordnance Disposal team responded and reduced the device with no U.S. injuries reported during the operation.

Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment conducted a cordon and search in eastern Mosul yesterday and detained two people wanted for planning and conducting attacks against Multi-National Forces. The suspects are in custody and undergoing questioning. No MNF injuries reported during operations.

On Saturday, Soldiers from the 293rd Military Police Company discovered a large cache of munitions and accessories hidden in a vehicle. The cache consisted of mortar rounds, propane tanks, mortar tubes and cash. The vehicle and munitions were confiscated.

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 should 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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