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MNF detain two roadside bomb manufacturers

Dec-13-2004 » Filed Under: 1/25 SBCT

(TFO Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (December 13, 2004) – Multi-National Forces from 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) detained two people suspected of anti-Iraqi activities and discovered a large a cache of weapons and munitions during operations Sunday in northern Iraq.

Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment conducted a cordon and search in southern Mosul and detained one person suspected of manufacturing roadside bombs. During a search of the residence, Soldiers discovered roadside bomb components such as batteries and wires. The suspect is in custody with no MNF injuries reported during the operation.

Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment conducted a cordon and search in Tal Afar and detained one person for anti-Iraqi activities. During a search of the residence, Soldiers discovered a cache of roadside bomb-making materials consisting of plastic explosives, dynamite, rocket propelled grenade rounds, anti-tank mines, detonation cord, blasting caps and timed and remote initiating devices. The suspect is in custody with no MNF injuries reported during the operation.

Multi-National Forces from Task Force Olympia continue to work together with members of the Iraqi Security Forces, leaders and citizens of Iraq to make it a safe, prosperous, and democratic nation. Anyone with information should call the Joint Coordination Center’s new telephone numbers at 513462 or 07701623300.


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