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Security Forces detain 13 terror suspects

Jun-21-2005 » Filed Under: 1/25 SBCT

(TFF Press Releases)

MOSUL, IRAQ (June 21, 2005) – Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) detained 13 suspected terrorists and seized weapons during operations in northern Iraq Monday.

Troops from 1st Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division Iraqi Army alongside Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 8th Field Artillery Regiment detained five individuals suspected of terrorist activity and seized a number of weapons during a cordon and search operation south of Qayyarah. Troops from 1st Battalion, 3rd Brigade Iraqi Intervention Force detained two individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a raid in western Mosul. Troops from 1st Battalion, 1st Brigade, 3rd Division Iraqi Army detained one individual suspected of conducting a mortar attack on Security Forces earlier in the day at a checkpoint in Tal Afar. The IA troops also confiscated weapons from the individual’s vehicle. Troops from 2nd Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division Iraqi Army detained one individual suspected of terrorist activity during a raid in southern Mosul. Suspects are in custody with no ISF or MNF injuries reported.

Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment detained three individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search operation in southwestern Mosul. Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment detained one individual suspected of terrorist activity while patrolling in northern 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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Three civilians injured in IED attack

MOSUL, IRAQ (June 21, 2005) – Three Iraqi civilians were injured when an improvised explosive device detonated near their vehicle while they were traveling in eastern Mosul Monday. No Security Forces were in the vicinity at the time of the attack indicating that terrorists were targeting the civilians. The injured civilians were taken to a local hospital for treatment.

A number of terrorist attacks over the past five days have killed two and injured another 27 Iraqi civilians in northern Iraq. These attacks either directly targeted or disregarded civilian lives.


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