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Thirteen detained on eve of election

Jan-30-2005 » Filed Under: 1/25 SBCT

(TFF Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (January 30, 2005) – Multi-National Forces from 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) continued operations to ensure security for the elections, detaining 13 individuals in northern Iraq yesterday.

Soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment were patrolling southeast of Mosul when their unit was hit by a roadside bomb. The 1-5th pursued anti-Iraqi insurgents fleeing from the scene. The soldiers caught and detained nine individuals suspected of being involved with the attack. Suspects are in custody with no MNF injuries reported.

Local Iraqi Government officials have said the Ninewa Province and the Mosul area are 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 354 individuals and confiscated numerous weapons and munitions. The increased operations have helped ensure the safety of Iraqi citizens wishing to vote.

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


Comments For "Thirteen detained on eve of election":

Bravo to the men of Stryker Brigade; especially the 1-25 and 1-5 and all attached units. Bravo to all our men & women serving in Iraq. Bravo to the Iraqi people who have the courage to Vote and defy the evil cowards who would blow up a school! May you remain strong and determined so that your children will have a Voice! Bravo to each of you! Press on!

Posted by: John Dolan | January 30, 2005 12:04 PM

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