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Operations continue in northern Iraq

May-19-2005 » Filed Under: 1/25 SBCT

(TFF Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (May 19, 2005) – Multi-National Forces from 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) detained nine suspected terrorists during operations in northern Iraqi Wednesday and today.

Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment detained eight individuals suspected of terrorist activity during cordon and search operations in western and southern Mosul today. Soldiers from the 1-24th also detained one individual suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search operation in southwestern Mosul Wednesday. 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.

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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