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HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND
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November 18, 2003
Release Number: 03-11-29
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
101ST ROUNDS UP EIGHT SUSPECTS, WEAPONS DURING SEARCHES
MOSUL, IRAQ - The 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) apprehended and detained eight Iraqis during four cordon and knock searches on Nov. 17 in northern Iraq.
The individuals were suspected of various illegal activities including possessing and dealing weapons and planning and carrying out attacks against an oil pipeline and pumping stations.
The searches also yielded one five-gallon container of gunpowder, three grenades, five fuses, six pistols, two cases of 7.62mm ammunition, one AK-47 and an AK-47 magazine.
The 101st continues to target and apprehend individuals that threaten the peace of Iraqis and coalition forces living in northern Iraq.
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