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August 3, 2004
Release Number: 04-08-12
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IRAQI, MULTI-NATIONAL FORCE SOLDIERS DETAIN THREE IN WESTERN NINEVAH
MOSUL, Iraq - Iraqi National Guard and Multi-National Force Soldiers conducting joint operations detained three people suspected of terrorist activities and confiscated unauthorized weapons and munitions in the western Ninevah Province city of Avgani Aug. 2.
One anti-Iraqi terrorist was also confirmed killed during the operation.
Soldiers from the ING's 102nd Battalion, supported by Soldiers from 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), conducted a series of cordon and searches to seize weapons and detain those suspected of terrorist attacks on Iraqi security forces, Iraqi citizens and Multi-National Forces.
The three people suspected of terrorist activities tested positive for explosives residue and were detained for further questioning.
ING and MNF Soldiers confiscated unauthorized weapons of varying types, including AK-47s, rocket propelled grenade launchers and rocket propelled grenades.
The joint operations were conducted in an effort to increase security for the citizens of the northern region of Iraq and to stop the terrorist attacks that have resulted in the death of several ISF members in recent weeks.
Since the transfer of sovereignty on June 28, Iraqi security forces have continued to assume a greater role and level of responsibility for the overall security of the region.
Supported and trained by Soldiers from Multinational Brigade-North, Iraqi security forces are conducting patrols and operations in the region.
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