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Iraqi citizens give tips about explosives

May- 3-2005 » Filed Under: 1/25 SBCT

(TFF Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (May 3, 2005) – Multi-National Forces from 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) and Iraqi Army soldiers seized two explosives caches and an improvised explosive device during operations in northern Iraq today.

Soldiers from 106th Battalion, 22nd Brigade, 2nd Division were assisted by two Iraqi citizens in the seizure of an improvised explosive device in southern Mosul.

Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment received information from an Iraqi citizen that led to the seizure of one of the two explosives caches found during operations southeast of Mosul. The caches included six mortar rounds and 15 mortar fuses.

Coordinated efforts between Iraqi Security Forces, Multi-National Forces and concerned citizens who provide tips for Security Forces have resulted in a trend toward improved security. Anyone with information on anti-Iraqi insurgent activities should call the Joint Coordination Center’s telephone numbers at 513462 or 07701623300.


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