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Security Forces rescue citizen, continue to detain terror suspects

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) rescued an Iraqi civilian who had been kidnapped, detained 18 suspected terrorists, and seized a number of weapons during operations in northern Iraqi today and Sunday.

Troops from 1st Battalion, 3rd Brigade Iraqi Commandoes alongside Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment detained one individual suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search operation in eastern Mosul today. The suspect is in custody with no ISF or MNF injuries reported.

Troops from 1st Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Division Iraqi Army alongside 2nd Battalion, 8th Field Artillery Regiment seized a weapons cache during a search operation south of Qayyarah Sunday. The weapons were confiscated for future destruction.

Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment rescued an Iraqi civilian who had been kidnapped when they spotted him, hands bound, inside a home in southeastern Mosul. Soldiers from the 1-5th also seized a large weapons cache while patrolling in southeastern Mosul today. The weapons were confiscated for future destruction.

Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained 12 individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search operation in Tal Afar today. Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment detained three individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search operation in northern Mosul today. Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment detained one individual suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search operation southeast of Mosul today. Soldiers from the 2-8th detained one individual suspected of terrorist activity while patrolling south of Qayyarah Sunday. 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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