Military

Number of insurgent detainees mounting

MOSUL, Iraq -Multi-National Forces detained 10 individuals suspected of insurgent activity during operations in northern Iraq March 6 and 7.

Multi-National Force Soldiers detained eight individuals suspected of insurgent activity during raids in and near Mosul March 7. MNF Soldiers also detained one individual after discovering IED making material in his vehicle at a checkpoint south of Mosul. Finally, MNF Soldiers detained one individual suspected of insurgent activity during a raid in western Mosul March 6. Suspects are in custody with no MNF injuries reported.

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@MNBNW.IRAQ.ARMY.MIL

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