Coalition Forces detain six, seize weapons cache in northern Iraq

Blackanthem.com, MOSUL, Iraq, April 29, 2005

Coalition Forces from 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) detained six suspected terrorists and seized a number of weapons during operations in northern Iraq April 28.

Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment detained three individuals suspected of terrorist activity following an attack on their patrol in southern Mosul. Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment detained two individuals suspected of terrorist activity after they stopped their vehicle in southern Mosul. Soldiers from the 1-24th also detained another individual suspected of terrorist activity during a raid in western Mosul. Suspects are in custody. No CF injuries reported.

Soldiers from the 1-5th identified a weapons cache while conducting a search operation in southern Mosul. Weapons were confiscated for future destruction.

By TASK FORCE FREEDOM, MULTINATIONAL FORCE-NORTHWEST PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE