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Iraqi Security Forces again take lead to capture terrorists

Apr-30-2005 » Filed Under: 1/25 SBCT

(TFF Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (April 30, 2005) – In a continued series of raids and cordon and search operations Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) detained nine suspected terrorists in northern Iraq Friday.

Troops from the 102nd Battalion, 22nd Brigade Iraqi Army detained one individual suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search operation south of Mosul. Troops from the 103rd Battalion, 20th Brigade Iraqi Army alongside Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment detained one individual suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search operation in southern Mosul. Troops from the 104th Battalion, 23rd Brigade Iraqi Army alongside Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment detained one individual suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search operation in northeastern Mosul. All suspects are in custody with no ISF or MNF injuries reported.

Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment detained three individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a raid in western Mosul. Soldiers from the 1-24th detained two individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search in western Mosul. Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment detained one individual suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search operation in Tal Afar. All suspects are in custody with no MNF injuries reported.

Iraqi Security Forces continue to step forward into a more active security role in Iraq.


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