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Security Forces kill one terrorist, injure another, detain five, and seize weapons

Jun-22-2005 » Filed Under: 1/25 SBCT

(TFF Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (June 22, 2005) – Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) and Task Force Freedom killed one terrorist, injured another, detained five suspected terrorists, and seized a weapons cache during operations in northern Iraq Tuesday.

Troops from 1st Battalion, 3rd Brigade Iraqi Intervention Force detained two individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a raid in western Mosul. Suspects are in custody with no ISF injuries reported.

Task Force Freedom Soldiers shot and killed one terrorist and injured another after their convoy had been hit by an improvised explosive device in northern Mosul. The two terrorists had detonated the IED that struck the convoy.

Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment detained two individuals after they observed them attempting to emplace an IED in eastern Mosul. Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment detained one individual suspected of terrorist activity during a raid in western Mosul. Suspects are in custody with no MNF injuries reported.

Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment seized a weapons cache while patrolling in Tal Afar. 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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