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MNF confiscate weapons and capture 11

Jan-16-2005 » Filed Under: 1/25 SBCT

(TFO Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (January 16, 2005) – Multi-National Forces from 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) confiscated weapons and ammunition, and detained 11 individuals during operations in northern Iraq yesterday.

MNF soldiers conducted a search in eastern Mosul detaining five individuals suspected of anti-Iraqi activities. Suspects are in custody with no MNF injuries reported.

MNF soldiers confiscated weapons and detained three individuals suspected of firing on MNF soldiers in eastern Mosul. Suspects are in custody with no MNF injuries reported.

Soldiers of the 1st Brigade, 24 Infantry Regiment conducted a search in western Mosul. Soldiers confiscated weapons and detained two individuals suspected of firing on MNF. Suspects are in custody with no MNF injuries reported.

Soldiers of the 3rd Brigade, 21st Infantry Regiment conducted a cordon and search in eastern Mosul capturing one individual suspected of being an anti-Iraqi Insurgent cell leader. The suspect is in custody with no MNF injuries reported.

Military officials have said although the Mosul area is not completely safe, but with each seizure and removal of dangerous weapons and detention of anti-Iraqi insurgents the situations is becoming safer. Since January 5 Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces have detained 132 individuals.

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 telephone numbers at 513462 or 07701623300.


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