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Security Forces continue to pressure terrorists in northern Iraq

May-26-2005 » Filed Under: 1/25 SBCT

(TFF Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (May 26, 2005) – Multi-National Forces from 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) detained one suspected terrorist and seized a cache during operations in northern Iraqi Wednesday.

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

Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment had a weapons cache turned over to them in an area southeast of Mosul Wednesday. The cache consisted of mortar rounds, rocket propellant, sticks of plastic explosives, and an explosives detonator.

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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