Iraqi Security Forces Foil 2 Insurgent Attacks
Mosul, Iraq -- Iraqi Security Forces defeated two attacks in Mosul by anti-Iraqi insurgents as they attempted to seize two police stations on Dec. 14, while in other operations Multi-National Forces detained 10 people wanted for anti-Iraqi activities in northern Iraq.
Two Iraqi police stations came under attack with small arms fire during a coordinated effort by insurgent fighters to overrun the stations in western and eastern Mosul. The Iraqi police and Soldiers from the Iraqi National Guard successfully repelled the attacks, preventing a reoccurrence of the events of Nov. 10 when many police stations were abandoned and later looted.
This is the third and fourth time since then where insurgents have tried but failed to take police stations, proving that the Iraqi Security Forces are growing stronger each day.
Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, conducted a cordon and search in southeast Mosul and detained nine people suspected of planning and conducting attacks against MNF and ISF. The suspects are in custody with no injuries reported during the operation.
Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, conducted a cordon and search just west of Tal Afar and detained one person wanted for anti-Iraqi activities. During a search of a residence, several weapons and a large amount of ammunition were confiscated. MNF reported no injuries during the operation.
Soldiers from the Iraqi National Guard foiled a roadside bomb attack when they noticed suspicious wires protruding from a barrier near a checkpoint in Tal Afar. After further investigation, the wires led to two 122 mm rounds, which an explosive ordnance disposal team destroyed in place.
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