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43 Detained in Northern IraqMosul, Iraq -- Special Iraqi Police Commandos from the Ministry of Interior and Multi-National Forces from 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) detained 43 people suspected of anti-Iraqi activities during operations Nov. 27th in northern Iraq. Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment conducted a cordon and search operation in Hammam Al Alil and detained 20 people suspected of planning and conducting anti-Iraqi activities. During traffic control point operations near Hammam Al Alil, Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment detained five anti-Iraqi suspects and confiscated weapons. Second Battalion, 8th Field Artillery Regiment Soldiers detained one person in Hammam Al Alil wanted for anti-Iraqi activities. Special Iraqi Police Commandos also detained one person for anti-Iraqi activities in Hammam Al Alil. All 27 suspects are in custody undergoing further questioning and investigation with no MNF Soldiers injured during operations. Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 24 Infantry Regiment also conducted cordon and search operations in western Mosul to disrupt insurgent activity in the area. During the operation, Soldiers detained 16 people for suspected anti-Iraqi activities while also confiscating intelligence documents and a 55-gallon drum of bomb-making material. All suspects are in custody with no MNF injuries reported during the operation.Release #041128c