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Security Forces kill two, detain 17, and seize weapons cache

Jun-20-2005 » Filed Under: 1/25 SBCT

(TFF Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (June 20, 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 17 suspected terrorists, and seized a weapons cache during operations in northern Iraq Sunday.

Troops from 2nd Battalion, 1st Brigade, 3rd Division Iraqi Army killed two terrorists after being attacked with small arms fire in Tal Afar.

Troops from 1st Battalion, 4th Brigade, 2nd Division Iraqi Army detained 12 individual suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search operation in northern Mosul. Suspects are in custody with no ISF injuries reported.

Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment detained three individual suspected of terrorist activity during a raid in central Mosul. Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment detained one individual suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search operation in northern Mosul. Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained one individual suspected of terrorist activity after being attacked with small arms fire while patrolling in Tal Afar. Suspects are in custody with no MNF injuries reported.

Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment seized a large weapons cache during a search operation south of Mosul. 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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