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Security Forces continue to round up terror suspects and weapons

Jun-24-2005 » Filed Under: 1/25 SBCT

(TFF Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (June 24, 2005) – Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom detained 26 suspected terrorists and seized weapons during operations in northern Iraq today and Thursday.

Troops from 1st Battalion, 3rd Brigade Iraqi Intervention Force detained 10 individuals suspected of terrorist activity and seized weapons from the suspects during a raid in western Mosul Thursday. Iraqi Commando troops alongside Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment detained 12 individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search operations in eastern Mosul Thursday. Suspects are in custody with no ISF or MNF injuries reported.

Soldiers from the 3-21st also detained one individual suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search operation in northern Mosul today. Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment detained one individual suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search operation in eastern Mosul today. Soldiers from 1st Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained one individual suspected of terrorist activity during a raid south of Tal Afar Thursday. Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment detained one individual suspected of terrorist activity during a raid in western Mosul Thursday. 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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