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MNF detain 12, collect weapons

Dec-14-2004 » Filed Under: 1/25 SBCT

(TFO Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (December 14, 2004) – Multi-National Forces from 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) detained 12 people suspected of anti-Iraqi activities and discovered a large amount of weapons and munitions during operations Monday in northern Iraq.

A concerned citizen came to Soldiers of 2nd Battalion, 8th Field Artillery Regiment and provided information that led to the detention of six individuals with suspected terrorist links in the village of Haj Ali. The suspects are 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 six people suspected of planning and conducting roadside bomb attacks against MNF and ISF. During a search of the residence Soldiers discovered a cache of weapons that consisted of AK-47s, one 120mm mortar tube with bipod, mortar fuses and a large amount of ammunition ranging from 5.56mm to 23mm. The suspects are 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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