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Security Forces seize weapons, capture terror suspects with help of citizens

Jun-13-2005 » Filed Under: 1/25 SBCT

(TFF Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (June 13, 2005) – Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) and Task Force Freedom seized two weapons caches based on citizens’ tips and detained five suspected terrorists during operations in northern Iraq Sunday.

Troops from 2nd Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Division Iraqi Army seized a weapons cache based on a tip provided by an Iraqi citizen during a search operation northeast of Tal Afar. Based on a tip provided by another Iraqi citizen in Tal Afar, Soldiers from 4th Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment seized a weapons cache, which included a rigged car bomb. The weapons were confiscated for future destruction.

Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment detained a total of five individuals suspected of terrorist activity during separate operations in western Mosul. Suspects are in custody with no MNF injuries reported.

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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