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Offensive operations nab suspected anti-Iraqi personnel

Nov-20-2004 » Filed Under: 1/25 SBCT

(TFO Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (November 20, 2004) – Iraqi Police Commandos and Multi-National Forces from 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) detained people suspected of anti-Iraqi activities as operations continued Friday in Mosul to eliminate remaining anti-Iraqi forces in the region.

Special Iraqi Police Commandos from the Ministry Interior in Baghdad conducted a cordon and search in central Mosul and detained 23 people suspected of planning and conducting attacks against ISF and MNF. The suspects are in Iraqi custody undergoing questioning.

Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment detained four individuals at a traffic control point after Soldiers spotted the individuals tossing hand grenades and weapons out of their vehicle as they approached the TCP.

MNF conducted a cordon and search in the western Mosul and detained three suspected members of a terrorist cell in Mosul. The suspects are in custody with no injuries reported during the operation.

Multi-National Forces and Iraqi Security Forces continue to root out the remaining pockets of sporadic resistance. Joint operations between the Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces will continue as necessary to maintain law and order in the region. Anyone having information regarding terrorist activities should contact the Joint Coordination Center in Mosul at 125 or 513462.


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