MOSUL, IRAQ (May 19, 2005) – An attempted terrorist attack failed when two car bombs detonated prematurely in northern Iraq today.
Two terrorists were killed when their two car bombs exploded prematurely in a northern Mosul neighborhood. Iraqi Police investigated the scene seizing four RPG rounds, one RPG launcher, five grenades, one grenade launcher, and small arms ammunition recovered from the second car bomb. No Iraqi civilians or ISF injuries were reported.
This is one of a number of attempted terrorist attacks in which terrorists have accidentally killed themselves.
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.
Two car bombs detonated prematurely
(TFF Press Release)
MOSUL, IRAQ (May 19, 2005) – An attempted terrorist attack failed when two car bombs detonated prematurely in northern Iraq today.
Two terrorists were killed when their two car bombs exploded prematurely in a northern Mosul neighborhood. Iraqi Police investigated the scene seizing four RPG rounds, one RPG launcher, five grenades, one grenade launcher, and small arms ammunition recovered from the second car bomb. No Iraqi civilians or ISF injuries were reported.
