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Citizens and ISF partner to improve security

May- 7-2005 » Filed Under: 1/25 SBCT

(TFF Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (May 7, 2005) – Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) detained 30 suspected terrorists, seized a large number of weapons and were able to defuse improvised explosive devices thanks to a tip provided by an Iraqi citizen during operations in northern Iraq today.

One Iraqi citizen was killed and another injured by small arms fire southwest of Tal Afar. The injured citizen was taken to a local hospital for treatment. This continues a pattern of terrorist attacks that have disregarded the lives and safety of innocent citizens. Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 8th Field Artillery Regiment defused three car bombs at the site of the attack. The car bombs included 44 artillery rounds and 20 mortar rounds. The 2-8th detained 22 individuals in connection with the attack and the car bombs, they also seized a large number of munitions from the individuals including 259 blasting caps, 300 feet of detonation cord, and eight pounds of PE-4 explosives. Weapons and munitions were confiscated for future destruction. Suspects are in custody with no MNF injuries reported.

An Iraqi citizen led Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment to the site of two IEDs placed in southeastern Mosul. The explosives were defused with no Iraqi citizen or MNF injuries reported.

Troops from the 3rd Division Iraqi Army detained an individual suspected of terrorist activity at a checkpoint southwest of Tal Afar. Suspect is in custody with no ISF injuries reported.

Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment detained seven individuals suspected of terrorist activity during two cordon and search operations west of Tal Afar. Suspects are in custody with no MNF injuries reported.

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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