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September 1, 2004
Release Number: 04-09-01
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IRAQI POLICE, MULTI-NATIONAL FORCES DETAIN THREE; DISARM TWO ROADSIDE BOMBS
MOSUL -- Iraqi Police and Multi-national Forces from the 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) detained three people wanted for anti-Iraqi activities and foiled two roadside bomb attacks Tuesday in northern Iraq.
Multi-national Forces conducted cordon and search operations in the neighborhood of Tamooz and detained three members of a known terrorist network wanted for planning and conducting anti-Iraqi attacks. The terrorists are in custody and no injuries were reported during the operation.
Iraqi Police foiled a roadside bomb attack in the neighborhood of Al Thubat when they identified a suspicious item lying near the side of road. The Iraqi Explosive Ordnance Disposal team was notified and successfully reduced the device.
Soldiers from 3rd Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment also foiled a roadside bomb attack northwest of Mosul when they identified a 105mm artillery round near the side of the road. The patrol quickly cordoned off the area and reduced the device. No injuries were reported during of the operation.
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 is urged to call the Joint Coordination Center in Mosul.
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