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Seven suspected insurgents captured

Jan-28-2005 » Filed Under: TF Olympia

(TFO Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (January 28, 2005) – Iraqi Regular Army soldiers and Multi-National Forces from 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) continued operations to ensure security for the elections, detaining seven individuals in northern Iraq yesterday.

Iraqi Regular Army soldiers from the 101st Infantry Battalion detained two individuals suspected of attacking the Al Kindi Main Gate in eastern Mosul. Suspects are in custody.

Multi-National Force soldiers detained five individuals suspected of anti-Iraqi activity while conducting a raid in eastern Mosul. Suspects are 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 325 individuals and confiscated numerous weapons and munitions. The operations will continue to increase as elections near to ensure the safety of Iraqi citizens wishing to vote.

Multi-National Forces from Task Force Olympia continue to work together with members of the Iraqi Security Forces, leaders and citizens of Iraq to help build and maintain a prosperous and democratic nation. Anyone with information should call the Joint Coordination Center’s telephone numbers at 513462 or 07701623300.


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