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Iraqi Police seize large weapons cache

May-19-2005 » Filed Under: 1/25 SBCT

(TFF Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (May 19, 2005) – Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) detained four suspected terrorists, seized a large weapons cache, and killed one terrorist during operations in northern Iraqi Wednesday.

Iraqi Police seized a large weapons cache during an operation southeast of Mosul. The cache included a rocket propelled grenade launcher, 14 RPG rounds, 30 RPG charges, 16 mortar rounds, a mortar tube, 26 mortar fuses, one anti-tank mine, a crate of TNT, and 13 sticks of PE explosive. The weapons were confiscated for future destruction.

A suicide bomber was shot and killed by Iraqi Security Forces after attempting to run the gate of their compound in northeastern Mosul. The vehicle contained 11 artillery rounds and 2,000 pounds of explosives. The weapons were confiscated for future destruction.

Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment detained three individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a raid in southern Mosul. Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment detained one individual suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search operation in southern Mosul. Suspects are in custody with no MNF injuries reported.

Efforts continue toward ensuring a safer environment for the citizens. Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces continue to round up terrorists and their destructive weapons so that citizens can live a terror free and peaceful existence.


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