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Security Forces continue operations to suppress insurgency

May-30-2005 » Filed Under: 1/25 SBCT

(TFF Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (May 30, 2005) – Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) and Task Force Freedom killed two terrorists, detained seven suspected terrorists, and seized a number of weapons during operations in northern Iraq today and Sunday.

Iraqi Army troops killed two terrorists after they were attacked by a drive-by shooting in northern Mosul today. After a search of their vehicle IA troops also discovered a number of weapons. The weapons were confiscated for future destruction. No ISF injuries were reported in the attack.

Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment detained six individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a raid in western Mosul today. Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 3rd Cavalry Regiment detained one individual suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search operation in Tal Afar today. Suspects are in custody with no MNF injuries reported.

Multi-National Force Soldiers discovered a large weapons and explosives cache during a search operation south of Mosul Sunday. The weapons and munitions were confiscated for future destruction.


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