Multi-National Forces Continue Operations in Northern Iraq, Detain 17
Mosul, Iraq -- Multi-National Forces from 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) detained 17 people suspected of anti-Iraqi activities during operations Nov. 30 in northern Iraq.
Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment conducted a cordon and search in east Mosul and detained six people wanted for planning and conducting anti-Iraqi activities. Of the six people detained, one was a known financier of anti-Iraqi activities. All suspects are in custody with no MNF injuries reported during the operation.
Insurgents attacked an Iraqi Police station in southeast Mosul with small arms but Iraqi Police at the station engaged the attackers forcing them to flee. Multi-National Forces Soldiers quickly responded and detained the six suspects that initiated the contact.
Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment detained two people for anti-Iraqi activities at a traffic control point west of Mosul. During a search of the vehicle, one sniper rifle, ammunition and a large sum of money were confiscated. Both suspects are in custody undergoing questioning.
Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment conducted a cordon and search in western Mosul and detained two people suspected of planning and conducting attacks against MNF and Iraqi Security forces. During a search of the residence, bomb-making tools, empty artillery shells and numerous intelligence documents that included bomb-making equipment lists were confiscated with no MNF injuries reported during the operation.
Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 8th Field Artillery Regiment detained one suspect for anti-Iraqi activities during a cordon and search south of Mosul. The suspect is in custody with no MNF injuries reported.
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