Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces Detain 22
Mosul, Iraq -- In northern Iraq Multi-National Forces from 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) and Iraqi Security forces detained 22 people suspected of anti-Iraqi activities on Dec. 5, bringing the total detained in a seven-day period to 232. In addition, anti-Iraqi insurgents killed an innocent civilian and fired a rocket propelled grenade into the Aumat Al Talib Mosque in Mosul.
Special Police Commandos from the Interior Ministry and Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment conducted a joint cordon and search in Tal Afar and detained 19 people suspected of planning and conducting attacks against MNF and ISF. During a search of various residences, five AK-47s, two machine guns, one shotgun and one mortar sight were confiscated. No ISF or MNF were injured during the operation.
Iraqi National Guard soldiers and Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment also conducted a joint cordon and search operation in northeast Mosul and detained three people suspected of conducting attacks on MNF in eastern Mosul. The suspects are in custody with no ISF or MNF injuries reported during the operation.
Anti-Iraqi insurgents fired one RPG at an Iraqi police station but instead hit the Aumat Al Talib Mosque. During the same incident, anti-Iraqi insurgents shot and killed a civilian outside the Mosque in western Mosul. Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment responded, noticed damage to the Mosque's outer dome, and discovered the deceased civilian. MNF interviewed witnesses who were vocal in their outrage of the insurgents' actions.
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