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Citizens fight back; Sheiks turn over terror suspect

Jun-11-2005 » Filed Under: 1/25 SBCT

(TFF Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (June 11, 2005) – Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) detained four suspected terrorists and seized two weapons caches during operations in northern Iraq today.

Local Sheiks turned over a terror suspect to Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 8th Field Artillery Regiment. This is the second time that Sheiks have banded together in order to turn in terror suspects to Security Forces.

Troops from 1st Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Division Iraqi Army alongside Soldiers from the 2-8th detained three individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search operation south of Qayyarah. Suspects are in custody with no ISF or MNF injuries reported.

Troops from 1st Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 1st Division Iraqi Intervention Force alongside 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment seized a weapons cache during a cordon and search operation in western Mosul. Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment seized a weapons cache while on patrol south of Mosul. The weapons were confiscated for future destruction.

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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