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| September 14, 2004 Release Number: 04-09-43 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE IRAQI SECURITY FORCES, MULTI-NATIONAL FORCES FOIL ROADSIDE BOMB MOSUL, Iraq -- Iraqi Security forces and Multi-National Forces from the 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) foiled a roadside bomb attack and discovered a variety of weapons and munitions Sept. 13 in northern Iraq. Iraqi Police foiled a roadside bomb attack in the neighborhood of Al Intisar when they noticed a suspicious item near the side of the road. The Iraqi National Guard Explosive Ordnance Disposal team destroyed the device with no injuries reported. A patrol from 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment discovered a weapons cache in Tal Afar that consisted of two rocket propelled grenade warheads. The U.S. EOD destroyed the munitions with no injuries reported. Multi-National Forces from Task Force Olympia continue to work together with members of Iraqi Security Forces, leaders and citizens of Iraq to make it a safe, prosperous, and democratic nation. Local citizens are urged to cooperate with security forces by providing information that leads to the capture and arrest of anti-Iraqi forces. Anyone with information should call the Joint Coordination Center in Mosul. -30- |
