Convoy Multi-National Forces detain one, collect weapons
Mosul, Iraq - Multi-National Forces from the 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) detained one person suspected of anti-Iraqi activities and discovered a variety of weapons and munitions Monday in northern Iraq.
Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment conducted a cordon and search in the Mosul neighborhood of Al Kahira and detained a suspected terrorist wanted for planning and conducting attacks against Multi-National Forces. The detainee is in custody undergoing questing. No injuries were reported during the operation.
Soldiers from 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment discovered a large weapons cache in the neighborhood of Al Magrab consisting of two-120mm mortar rounds, eight 105mm artillery rounds and 48 60mm mortar rounds. The Explosive Ordnance Disposal team destroyed the munitions and no injuries were reported.
Multinational 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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