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MNF continue to impede terrorists resources

May-10-2005 » Filed Under: 1/25 SBCT

(TFF Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (May 10, 2005) –Multi-National Forces from 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) detained five suspected terrorists and seized a weapons cache during operations in northern Iraq today.

Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment received a tip leading to the seizure of a weapons cache in an area south of Mosul. The weapons cache consisted of 46 RPG rounds, 11 RPG launchers, five artillery rounds, six AK-47 magazines, two spools of wire, two containers of small arms ammunition, one bag of IED ignition timers, one bag of IED ignition switches and other bomb making material, 200 sticks of explosives, one bag of plastic explosives, one bag of explosives igniters, one periscope, one bag of mortar charges, one bag of shotgun shells, one can of anti-tank grenade fuses, two sets of night-vision goggles, 150 lbs of C4 plastic explosives, and one can of TNT explosives.

Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment detained one individual during operations in southwestern Mosul today. The individual stated he was a terrorist and hated America during questioning.

Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment detained two suspected terrorists in western Mosul today.

Troopers from the 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment detained a suspected weapons smuggler during a cordon and search operation near the Syrian border in northern Mosul today.

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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