February 5, 2007

Search and seizures around Tuz

Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
RELEASE No. 20070204-01

By Spc. Kevin Allen, 5th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

TUZ, Iraq— Iraqi Army soldiers detained 24 individuals on suspicion insurgent activities during a cordon and search February 1-2 in the villages surrounding Tuz, approximately 110 miles north of Baghdad. The two-day operation was conducted by the Iraqi Army’s 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division with Coalition Forces providing tactical over watch and logistical support.

The soldiers confiscated 45 AK-47 rifles, three shotguns, three bolt-action rifles, two 9 mm pistols and improvised explosive device-making materials, grenades and blasting caps.

No casualties were reported during the mission

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