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ISF seize large number of weapons

Jun- 5-2005 » Filed Under: 1/25 SBCT

(TFF Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (June 5, 2005) – Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) seized a number of weapons and defused an improvised explosive device following an Iraqi civilians tip during operations in northern Iraq today and Saturday.

Troops from 3rd Battalion, 3rd Brigade Iraqi Intervention Force seized a number of weapons from a suspicious vehicle while on patrol south of Mosul today. The weapons were confiscated for future destruction.

An Iraqi civilian informed Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment of an IED emplaced in western Mosul today. The IED was defused with no injuries reported.

Troops from 1st Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Iraqi Army Division alongside 2nd Battalion, 8th Field Artillery Regiment seized a large weapons cache during a search operation south of Qayyarah Saturday. The cache included over 100 mortar and rocket rounds, a number of fuses including thousands of feet of timed fuse, and several grenades. The weapons were confiscated for future destruction.

Concerned Iraqi citizens continue to provide valuable information leading to the detention of terrorists. Coordinated efforts of Iraqi Security Forces are leading to the arrest of terrorists and criminals responsible for attacks against innocent Iraqi citizens. 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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