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MNF detain four and confiscate weapons

Feb- 2-2005 » Filed Under: 1/25 SBCT

(TFF Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (February 2, 2005) – Multi-National Forces from 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) detained four individuals in northern Iraq yesterday.

Soldiers of the 2nd Brigade, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment detained four insurgents suspected of terrorist activities. 2-325 also confiscated weapons and uniforms. Suspects are in custody with no MNF injuries reported.

Coalition Security Force operations in the Ninewa Province and the Mosul area resulted in a safe election day during which thousands of Iraqi citizens exercised their right to vote and influenced their future. Since January 5 Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces have detained 397 individuals and confiscated numerous weapons and munitions.

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 minority activities should call the Joint Coordination Center’s telephone numbers at 513462 or 07701623300.


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