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Effective combined security operations making difference in northern Iraq

May-21-2005 » Filed Under: 1/25 SBCT

(TFF Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (May 21, 2005) – Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) detained 10 suspected terrorists and seized a large weapons cache during operations in northern Iraq today.

Troops from 1st Battalion, 3rd Brigade Iraqi Commandoes alongside Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment detained 10 individuals suspected of terrorist activity during two raid operations in southeastern Mosul. Suspects are in custody with no ISF or MNF injuries reported.

Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment seized a large weapons cache during a search operation southeast of Mosul. The cache included two tons of artillery charge. The weapons were confiscated for future destruction.


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