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Multi-National Forces
detain 22
MOSUL, Iraq -- Multi-National Force Soldiers from the 1st Brigade,
25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team,) detained 22
people in northern Iraq Feb. 5.
Soldiers from the 3rd Brigade, 21st Infantry Regiment, detained 13
people suspected of terrorist activities in northern Mosul.
Multi-National Force Soldiers also detained nine people suspected of
terrorist activities during a raid south of Mosul. Suspects are in
custody with no Multi-National Forces injuries reported.
Iraqi Security Force and Multi-National Force operations in the Ninewa
Province and the Mosul area resulted in a safe election day during
which thousands of Iraqi citizens exercised their right to vote,
influenced their future and proved the terrorists to be in the
minority. Since Jan. 5, Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National
Forces have detained 430 people and confiscated numerous weapons and
munitions.
TEXT PROVIDED BY THE TASK FORCE FREEDOM, MULTINATIONAL
BRIGADE-NORTHWEST PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE
CONTACT LT. COL. ANDRE HANCE AT
ANDRE_HANCE@TFO.C1.ARMY.MIL.
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