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Four individuals detained by MNF in Mosul area

Jan-25-2005 » Filed Under: TF Olympia

(TFO Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (January 25, 2005) – Multi-National Forces from 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) confiscate weapons and ammunition, and detained four individuals during operations in northern Iraq yesterday. Multi-National Force soldiers confiscated weapons and ammunition, and detain three individuals suspected of anti-Iraqi activity in eastern Mosul. Suspects are in custody with no MNF injuries reported.

Soldiers of the 2nd Brigade, 8th Field Artillery Regiment detained one individual suspected of anti-Iraqi activities north of Al Hawd. Suspect is in custody with no MNF injuries reported.

Military officials have said the Mosul area is becoming safer with each seizure and removal of dangerous weapons and detention of anti-Iraqi insurgents. Since January 5 Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces have detained 275 individuals and confiscated numerous weapons and munitions.

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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