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Multi-National Forces detain six

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) detained six individuals during operations in northern Iraq January 23. Quick Response Forces from Task Force Olympia detained five individuals suspected of planting a roadside bomb. Suspects are in custody.

Soldiers of 1st Brigade, 5th Infantry Regiment detained one individual suspected of anti-Iraqi activity north of Hammam Al Alil. The 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 271 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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