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Security Forces detain 21 terror suspects, seize weapons

Jun-23-2005 » Filed Under: 1/25 SBCT

TFF Press Release

MOSUL, IRAQ (June 23, 2005) – Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom detained 21 suspected terrorists and seized two weapons caches during operations in northern Iraq Wednesday.

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

Soldiers from 1st Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained six individuals suspected of terrorist activity during two separate operations near the Syrian border west of Tal Afar. Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 8th Field Artillery Regiment detained one individual suspected of terrorist activity while patrolling near Qayyarah. Suspects are in custody with no MNF injuries reported.

Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment detained five individuals suspected of terrorist activity and seized a weapons cache during three separate operations in Mosul. Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment detained one individual suspected of terrorist activity and seized a weapons cache during a cordon and search operation in Hamam Al Alil. Suspects are in custody with no MNF injuries reported. The weapons were confiscated for future destruction.


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