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ISF not allowing terrorists rest

May- 5-2005 » Filed Under: 1/25 SBCT

(TFF Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (May 5, 2005) – Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) detained seven suspected terrorists and seized two large weapons caches during operations in northern Iraq Wednesday.

Troops from 23rd Battalion, 6th Brigade Iraqi Intervention Force detained one individual suspected of terrorist activity during a raid in southern Mosul. Suspect is in custody with no ISF injuries reported.

Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 8th Field Artillery Regiment detained four individuals and seized a large weapons cache during a cordon and search operation southwest of Mosul. The cache included 45 rocket propelled grenade heads, four BKC automatic rifles, six RPG launchers, 2,570 rounds of small arms ammunition, 35 RPG chargers, 15 mortar rounds, two sticks of TNT, 15 blasting caps, and one mortar tube. Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment discovered a large weapons cache during a search operation southwest of Mosul. The cache included six mortar rounds, two machine guns, 1,000 rounds of machine gun ammunition, eight explosive charges, and other explosives. Weapons and ammunition were confiscated for future destruction. Suspects are in custody with no MNF injuries reported.

Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment detained two individual suspected of terrorist activity during a raid in western Mosul. Suspects are in custody with no MNF injuries reported.

Despite terrorist cells engaging in various acts of desperate violence Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces are continuing to apply pressure on the terrorists.

Coordinated efforts between Iraqi Security Forces, Multi-National Forces and concerned citizens who provide tips for Security Forces have resulted in a trend toward improved security. Anyone with information on anti-Iraqi insurgent activities should call the Joint Coordination Center’s telephone numbers at 513462 or 07701623300.


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