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Joint raid leads to detention of two and confiscation

Jan-16-2005 » Filed Under: TF Olympia

(TFO Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (January 16, 2005) – Soldiers from the Iraqi Army and Multi-National Forces detained two suspected anti-Iraqi insurgents and confiscated a large amount of bomb-making materials and weapons January 14 in northern Iraq.

Iraqi Army and Multi-National Force soldiers conducted a raid of a house in Ad Duluiyah which resulted in the detention of a suspected anti-Iraqi insurgent cell leader and one close associate. The soldiers discovered 500 kilograms of ammonium nitrate and 55 gallons of diesel fuel oil, chemicals known to be primary ingredients of a high explosive used in previous insurgent attacks, other bomb-making materials and weapons and ammunition. Both suspects are in custody with no IA or MNF injuries reported. The weapons and munitions were confiscated for future destruction.

A Multi-National Forces officer who was on the scene said, “This was a lucrative raid.” A spokesman later added, “This capture means one less threat to the people of Ad Duluiyah and a big blow to (insurgents) attempting to destroy the future of Iraq.”

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


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