Multi-National Forces Capture Five Suspected Insurgents
Mosul, Iraq - Multi-National Forces from 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) detained five individuals during operations in northern Iraq today.
Soldiers of the 1st Brigade, 24th Infantry Regiment detained three individuals suspected of anti-Iraqi activities while conducting cordon and search operations in Mosul. The 1-24th also confiscated weapons. Suspects are in custody with no MNF injuries reported.
Soldiers of the 2nd Battalion, 8th Field Artillery Regiment detained two individuals suspected of anti-Iraqi activities while conducting cordon and search operations in Arkat. Upon detention the soldiers also found and confiscated weapons and propaganda material. Suspects are in custody with no MNF injuries reported.
Military officials have said although the Mosul area is not completely safe, with each seizure and removal of dangerous weapons and detention of anti-Iraqi insurgents the situation is becoming safer. Since Jan. 5 Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces have detained 189 individuals and have removed hundreds of weapons and thousands of rounds of ammunition from the street.
Multi-National Forces from Task Force Olympia continue to work together with members of the Iraqi Security Forces, leaders and citizens of Iraq to make it a safe, prosperous, and democratic nation. Anyone with information should call the Joint Coordination Center's telephone numbers at 513462 or 07701623300.
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