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Iraqi citizens helping make northern Iraq more secure

May-17-2005 » Filed Under: 1/25 SBCT

(TFF Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (May 17, 2005) – Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) detained five suspected terrorists, seized a number of weapons thanks to an Iraqi civilian’s tip, and defused a number of explosives during operations in northern Iraq today and Monday.

Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment seized a weapons cache following an Iraqi civilian’s tip of the location of the weapons in western Mosul today. The cache included seven rocket propelled grenade rounds and six RPG charges. The weapons were confiscated for future destruction.

Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 8th Field Artillery Regiment were able to successfully defuse a series of artillery rounds placed as an IED after Iraqi Police reported their presence south of Tal Afar today. No Iraqi civilians or MNF were reported injured during the incident.

Multi-National Force Soldiers detained a terror suspect who turned himself in at a MNF base near Tal Afar Monday. The suspect is in custody.

Soldiers from the 1-24th detained two individuals suspected of possibly conducting mortar attacks during a cordon and search operation in central Mosul today. The 1-24th also detained two individuals suspected of terrorist activity during two cordon and search operations in western Mosul today. 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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