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ISF lead in single operation that turns in 94 suspected terrorists

May-12-2005 » Filed Under: 1/25 SBCT

(TFF Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (May 12, 2005) – Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) detained 97 suspected terrorists, killed four terrorists and injured another two during operations in northern Iraq Wednesday.

During a tremendously successful operation lead by Iraqi Security Forces troops from the 102nd Battalion, 22nd Brigade Iraqi Army alongside Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 8th Field Artillery Regiment killed three terrorists and detained 94 individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search operation south of Qayyarah.

Soldiers from the 2-8th also detained an individual suspected of terrorist activity at a checkpoint west of Qayyarah. The suspect is in custody with no MNF injuries reported.

Iraqi Police killed one terrorist and injured another two with small arms fire while patrolling in central Mosul. Troops from the 24th Battalion, 6th Brigade Iraqi Intervention Force alongside Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment detained two individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search operation in eastern Mosul.


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